Supplementary Information

Microscopic appearance of Candida albicans

In the above Gram-stained preparation, cells of Candida albicans appear Gram-positive with a blue-black appearance. This micrograph illustrates the dimorphic nature of this fungus with yeast cells and mycelia both being present. Mycelial cells are more commonly found in cases of clinically apparent candidosis whereas if Candida albicans is present as an asympomatic infection, it is more likely that cells will be yeast-like.

Genito-urinary infections: candidosis