Pathogens
Candida albicans

Candida albicans

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.

Infectious Disease consultation recommended in invasive infection (such as candidemia).