Phenotypic Switching and Filamentation in Candida haemulonii, an Emerging Opportunistic Pathogen of Humans

Abstract

The capacity to switch between distinct cell types, known as phenotypic switching, is a common strategy adopted by Candida species to adapt to diverse environments. Despite considerable studies on phenotypic plasticity of various Candida species, Candida haemulonii is considered to be incapable of phenotypic switching or filamentous growth.