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ID#:

15641

Caption:

This image depicts a photomicrograph of a Gram-stained vaginal discharge specimen. As part of a differential diagnostic study, after its analysis, a diagnosis of genital-vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) was determined to be this patient’s malady, which had been caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans organisms. Note the Gram-positive, darkly stained yeast cells, one of which was designated by an arrowhead, as it was reproducing by way of a process known as budding. There were also numerous, Gram positive bacilli throughout the field of view.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Joe Miller

Creation Date:

1975

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