CANDIDA UTILIS
\kˈandɪdə jˈuːtɪlˌiz], \kˈandɪdə jˈuːtɪlˌiz], \k_ˈa_n_d_ɪ_d_ə j_ˈuː_t_ɪ_l_ˌi_z]\
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A genus of yeast-like mitosporic Saccharomycetales fungi characterized by producing yeast cells, mycelia, pseudomycelia, and blastophores. It is commonly part of the normal flora of the skin, mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina, but can cause a variety of infections, including CANDIDIASIS; ONYCHOMYCOSIS; vulvovaginal candidiasis (CANDIDIASIS, VULVOVAGINAL), and thrush (see CANDIDIASIS, ORAL). (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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