Yeasts

Unicellular, eukaryotic. Facultative anaerobes. Thich wall. Yeast Candida albicans form pseudohyphae, which elongate to form tubes which creates a fake mould. It helps to colonise deeper tissues. The pseudohyphae are dimorphic: yeast-like and mould like. It causes candidiasis: vaginitis, thrush, and balanitis. Oral candidiasis: white plaques, swollen gums. Diagnosis: microscopy, collecting samples.