Histopathology of experimental systemic candidosis in guinea-pigs

Unpretreated Albino guinea-pigs were infected intravenously with Candida albicans. Cutaneous candidosis with (pseudo-) hyphal outgrowth in the hair shafts and in the keratinized layers of the epidermis developed as a consequence of systemic dissemination. The spread of the infection was followed by cultures and by gross- and micropathological study of various organs of different animals during a follow-up period of 35 days. The possible relationship of organ invasion by C. albicans and skin candidosis is discussed.