Yeast Infections Notes

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Yeast Infections
Created @November 28, 2024 2:13 PM

Class Microbiology

LO:

Describe the various infections, and associated treatments, driven by Candida
albicans

Describe the various infections, and associated treatments, driven by
Malassezia furfur



Yeast Infections

Candida

Gram-positive oval budding yeast 2-3mmx 4-6mm

Forms psuedohyphae in culture and tissues

Produces soft, cream coloured colonies with a yeast smell on Sabouraud

If submerged, bacteria growth contains pseudomycelia



Infections

Mouth

Oral thrush

White areas in the mouth

Common inside children and aids pts

Growth of candida in the mouth is enhanced by



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