UNIT 19.6 Animal Models for Candidiasis. (4th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Conti, Heather R.; Huppler, Anna R.; Whibley, Natasha; Gaffen, Sarah L.
• Is Part Of: Current protocols in immunology. Volume 105(2014)
• Page Start: 19.6.1
• Page End: 19.6.17
• Publication Date: 2014-04-04
• Subjects: Candida albicans -- mouse model -- fungal infection; Immunology -- Laboratory manuals; Medical protocols; Immunologic Techniques; Medical protocols; Immunology; Laboratory manuals; Reference works; 571.96028
• DOI: 10.1002/0471142735.im1906s105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1934-3671

Abstract

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. Curr. Protoc. Immunol . 105:19.6.1‐19.6.17. © 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.