Speciation and Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern of Candida Isolated from Clinical Specimens
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Candida species are the members of the normal flora of the skin, mucous membranes, and gastrointestinal tract. Candidiasis is a common fungal disease found in humans affecting, mucosa, skin, nails and internal organs of the body. Candida albicans is by far the most common species causing infections in humans. (Fridkin, 2006) However, non albicans Candida species are also being implicated in recent years (Gullo, 2009). Candida is the sixth most common isolated nosocomial pathogen, especially from urinary tract.It is the fourth most common cause of blood stream infection. (Fridkin, 1996) Predisposing factors for candida infections are: prolonged use of antimicrobial agents, immunocompromised status, steroids, chemotherapy, and catheterization (Manchanda, 2011).
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