<i>Candida albicans</i> (IMAGE)

The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

<i>Candida albicans</i>

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This is an image of hyphal Candida albicans cells. This fungus attacks patients with weakened immune systems. It also causes yeast infections and oral thrush.

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David Kadosh, Ph.D., UT Health Science Center San Antonio

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