作者: Christina Michalski , Bernard Kan , Pascal M. Lavoie
关键词: Antifungal 、 Opportunistic pathogen 、 Biology 、 Context (language use) 、 Immunology 、 Immune system 、 Microbiome
摘要: Newborns are prone to fungal infections, largely due Candida species. The immunological basis for this vulnerability is not yet fully understood. However, useful insights can be gained from the knowledge of maturation immune pathways during ontogeny, particularly when placed in context with how rare genetic mutations humans predispose diseases. In article, we review these most current data on functions human newborns, highlighting relevant response Candida. While discussing data, propose a framework why deficiencies make newborns vulnerable opportunistic pathogen.