Partridge and embryonated partridge egg as new preclinical models for candidiasis

Hadi Tavakkoli1, Ahmad Khosravi2, Iraj Sharifi3

  • 1Department of Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, 22 Bahman Boulevard, Pajouhesh Square, Kerman, 7616914111, Iran. tavakkoli@uk.ac.ir.

Scientific Reports
|January 23, 2021
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces partridge embryos as a novel model for studying systemic candidiasis, caused by Candida albicans. The findings reveal C. albicans induces apoptosis and vascular damage, mirroring human disease effects.

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