General Information
Candida species acts as opportunistic pathogens in immunocomprimised patients causing infections in many body sites. It is found as a colonizer of the skin and mucosa in man and is a common cause of superficial skin infection, oral and vaginal inection, sepsis and disseminated disease. It can also be found on leaves, flowers, water and soil.

Cytology
Small budding yeasts (2-4 um)
Pseudohyphae and/or septate hyphae

Special Note
Stains pink on PAP
PAS+
GMS+