Analysis of the early cellular and humoral responses of Galleria mellonella larvae to infection by Candida albicans
Galleria mellonella larvae were administered an inoculum of Candida albicans and the response to infection over 24 hours was monitored. The yeast cell density in infected larvae declined initially but replication commenced six hours post-infection. The hemocyte density decreased from 5.2 × 106/ml to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-12-01
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Series: | Virulence |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21505594.2017.1370174 |