Candida
Fungi · Genus · observed in 2 condition signatures · best evidence grade —.
Detection note. Fungi are invisible to 16S rRNA sequencing (a bacterial/archaeal marker gene). This taxon is only observed where a fungal-aware method (ITS/18S/shotgun) was used, so its absence from a 16S-only condition means it was not measured — not that it is absent.
Where this taxon appears
| Condition | Direction | Evidence grade | On chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Vaginosis | Decreased ↓ | — | yes |
| Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) | Increased ↑ | — | yes |
Evidence grade reflects reproducibility and methodology across our corpus, not the strength of any single study. A landmark single study can be strong on its own while this aggregate grade stays low until the finding is replicated.