Reynolds braude phenomenon in which germ tubes are formed in human serum is seen with: (A) Histoplasma, (B) Candida albicans, (C) C tropicalis, (D) C glabrata
Answer is B. Candida albicans produce germ tubes in 2hrs when incubated at room temperature in human serum-this is called as raynauds braud phenomenon Ref: Baveja 5th ed pg: 558