What does candida look like under microscope?

Under a microscope, Candida appears as oval to round yeast cells, typically 4-12 micrometers in diameter. They may be seen as single cells or in clusters, and often display budding, where small daughter cells emerge from the parent cell. In some cases, especially in invasive infections, you may also observe elongated filamentous forms known as pseudohyphae. The cells can be stained with specific dyes, which help highlight their structure and morphology.