Animal models for candidiasis

Curr Protoc Immunol. 2014 Apr 2:105:19.6.1-19.6.17. doi: 10.1002/0471142735.im1906s105.

Abstract

Multiple forms of candidiasis are clinically important in humans. Established murine models of disseminated, oropharyngeal, vaginal, and cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida albicans are described in this unit. Detailed materials and methods for C. albicans growth and detection are also described.

Keywords: Candida albicans; fungal infection; mouse model.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Candidiasis / immunology*
  • Candidiasis / pathology*
  • Disease Models, Animal*
  • Humans
  • Mice