Candida albicans

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Sections available in full article Classification, Distribution, Significance, Active Forms, Active Form 1, Clinical Effects, Epidemiology, Pathological effects, Other Host Effects, Control, Diagnosis, Useful samples, Specimen storage, Transport of samples, Field diagnosis, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications,
Contributors Dr Richard Walker DVM PhD MPVM DipACVM
Synonyms candidiasisyeast

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Genus: Candida.
  • Species: albicans.

Etymology

  • L: candidus, candere - to glisten.
  • L: albus - white.

Distribution

  • Worldwide.

Significance

  • Mucocutaneous commensal.
  • Opportunist cause of various diseases in immunosuppressed animals or if other predisposing factor, eg antibiotic therapy, malnutrition.

Sources

Publications

  • Willard M D, Berridge B, Braniecki A & Bouley D (1998) Possible antibiotic-associated colitis in a dog. JAVMA 213 (12), 1775-9, 1753-4.
  • McKellar Q A, Rycroft A, Anderson L & Love J (1990) Otitis externa in a foxhound pack associated with Candida albicans. Vet Rec 127 (1), 15-6.
  • Pichter M E et al(1985) Cutaneous and mucocutaneous candidiasis in a dog. Comp Cont Ed Pract Vet 7 , 225.

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