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ID#:

2922

Caption:

This photomicrograph of an esophageal tissue sample, reveals some of the histopathology exhibited by a mucosal infection, which had been caused by a Candida sp. fungal organism, in a case of the opportunistic infection, candidiasis. The genus Candida includes eight species of fungi. Candidiasis is usually limited to the skin and mucous membranes.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Sherry Brinkman

Creation Date:

1963

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