Th1 immunity induction by ginsenoside Re involves in protection of mice against disseminated candidiasis due to Candida albicans

► Ginsenoside Re protects against Th2 type pathological infection by Candida albicans. ► Ginsenoside Re manipulates Th1/Th2 differentiation by stimulating CD4 + T cells. ► Manipulation of Th1/Th2 differentiation is an important approach to pathogenesis. ► This manipulation can be a new approach to control infectious diseases.