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Yeasts, Molds & Dimorphic Fungi

Every medically important fungus grows in one of three ways — as a budding yeast, a filamentous mold, or a temperature-controlled shape-shifter. The form tells you how it spreads and which infection to expect. Compare all three.

Yeast

Round cells that bud
Yeastsingle-celled