Histopathology of experimental systemic candidosis in guinea-pigs

Sabouraudia. 1984;22(6):455-69. doi: 10.1080/00362178485380731.

Abstract

Unpretreated Albino guinea-pigs were infected intravenously with Candida albicans. Cutaneous candidosis with (pseudo-) hyphal outgrowth in the hair shafts and in the keratinized layers of the epidermis developed as a consequence of systemic dissemination. The spread of the infection was followed by cultures and by gross- and micropathological study of various organs of different animals during a follow-up period of 35 days. The possible relationship of organ invasion by C. albicans and skin candidosis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / pathology
  • Candida albicans / isolation & purification
  • Candidiasis / microbiology
  • Candidiasis / pathology*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Eye / pathology
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Muscles / pathology
  • Myocardium / pathology
  • Organ Specificity
  • Skin / pathology
  • Stomach / pathology
  • Testis / pathology
  • Time Factors
  • Tongue / pathology