Candida: A Clinico-mycological Study

Authors

  • Anuradha Sharma Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India, Department of Microbiology, T. N. Medical College and BYL, Nair Ch. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Preeti Mehta Department of Microbiology, T. N. Medical College and BYL, Nair Ch. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Department of Microbiology, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Aditi Sharma Department of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.4.74

Keywords:

Anti-fungal therapy, Candida spp., Debilitating diseases, Fungal infections.

Abstract

Fungal infections caused by Candida spp. are a cause of morbidity and mortality, with Candida albicans being considered the prime suspect. Other species, Candida tropicalis, Candida pseudotropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida krusei, Candida guilliermondii, and Candida vishwanathii are equally notorious and should be reported aggressively. The presence of fungal elements in clinical samples is sometimes low, making their detection challenging amidst the tissue elements and other bacterial presence. Therefore, mycological diagnostic methods need to be comprehensive with no less emphasis on any diagnostic step.

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Published

2022-06-20

How to Cite

Anuradha Sharma, Preeti Mehta, & Aditi Sharma. (2022). Candida: A Clinico-mycological Study. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(4), 396–400. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.4.74

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2022): Vol 9 | Issue 4 | 2022

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