Candida (fungus)
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Candida is a genus of yeasts. It is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide and the largest genus of medically important yeasts.
Agar plate culture of C. albicans
Candida spores in a vaginal swab. (Gram stain)
Candida tropicalis
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Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast in the genus Candida. It is a common pathogen in neutropenic hosts, in whom it may spread through the bloodstream to peripheral organs. For invasive disease, t
Colonies of C. tropicalis on a Petri dish.
Chromogenic agar can help in indicating Candida tropicalis infection versus some similar fungi. (CHROMAgar shown)