23pairsofchromosomes:Candida albicans is a yeast species that is part of the commensal microbiota of
23pairsofchromosomes:Candida albicans is a yeast species that is part of the commensal microbiota of the body. Weakened or impaired immune system can lead to yeast infections mostly produced by Candida albicans, although other species like Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata and Candida tropicalis among others are increasing its incidence. So, like the great wave off Kanagawa, Candida albicans colonies are growing green in this chromogenic medium and supporting a wave crest formed by violet-smooth colonies of Candida glabrata and beige-rough colonies of Candida parapsilosis.This photo was taken from www.microbeworld.org Submitted by: Cristina Marcos Thanks to the author (s): Cristina Marcos Arias, Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea -- source link
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