Candida albicans is a fungus that is part of our normal oral…

Candida albicans is a fungus that is part of our normal oral microbiota. Occasionally it can overgrow, leading to oral thrush. Typically, oral thrush infections occur in individuals who are immunocompromised, such as newborns or individuals who may have recently taken antibacterial medications. Which of the following is the best way to describe Candida albicans?