Pathogens
Candida albicans

Candida albicans

Susceptibilities

General Information

Fungus - Yeast

Invasive infections in immunocompromised hosts and hospitalized patients, but can cause mucocutaneous disease in normal hosts (i.e. vaginitis).

Normally found in the GI tract and on skin.

Often a colonizer.

Women’s Health: Candida sp. are a common cause of Vulvovaginitis and 50% of women will experience one episode in the lifetime. It is often a colonizer in 10% of women who are asymptomatic.

  • Candidemia
  • Endocarditis
  • Line Infections
  • UTI
  • Endopthalmitis
  • Thrush
  • Esophagitis
  • Vulvovaganitis
  • Hepatosplenic

Infectious Disease consultation recommended in invasive infection