Growth of Candida in the upper intestinal tract as a possible source of systemic candidiasis in mice.

Abstract

The relationship between Candida growth in the upper or lower intestinal tract and the occurrence of systemic candidiasis was examined in mice. A significant increase in Candida growth was observed in the upper intestinal tract of mice in which systemic candidiasis was induced by combined x-ray irradiation and dexamethasone treatment.