ABSTRACT
Candida albicans is a dimorphic, Gram-positive fungus which exhibits both yeast and filamentous growth. Growth of the organism either on surfaces or in biologic fluids results in an over-budding yeastlike form, measuring 2-3×4-6 mm (Figure 57.1). When the organism invades tissue, both hyphae and pseudohyphae develop (Figure 57.2). They are common in infected tissue.
