Embryonated chicken eggs as alternative infection model for pathogenic fungi.
Embryonated eggs have been used as infection models for decades in virology and bacteriology. However, they can also be used as an attractive alternative infection model for studying fungal pathogenesis. Here, we discuss some general aspects which need to be considered when working with embryonated eggs as infection models. Furthermore, we provide detailed protocols and technical tips for infection of embryonated eggs with Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans via the chorioallantois membrane, as well as sampling methods for downstream analyses.
Department of Microbial Pathogenicity Mechanisms, Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, Jena, Germany, ilse.jacobsen@hki-jena.de.
Ilse D
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Jacobsen
Katharina
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Grosse
Bernhard
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Hube
D000818:Animals; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D002642:Chick Embryo / Q000382:microbiology*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D054884:Host-Pathogen Interactions