Fig 3.

C. albicans promotes S. oralis colonization in the intestinal tract. DNA in stool samples of mice infected with C. albicans alone (Ca), S. oralis alone (So), or co-infected with C. albicans and S. oralis (CaSo) were analysed by qPCR using primers specific for the S. oralis strain 34 wefA-H gene. Cell numbers were calculated according to a standard curve using known amounts of S. oralis 34 gDNA. Results of three independent mouse experiments, with 6–8 animals per group are shown. Bars indicate standard deviations. *P < 0.005, **P < 0.05, for a comparison between the So and CaSo infection groups.