Introduction: Lower respiratory tract secretions (LRTS) like sputum and tracheal aspirates
are frequently sent to the microbiology laboratory from patients with various respiratory …

Study objectives To determine the clinical significance of Candida sp isolated from
bronchoscopic samples in patients with suspected pneumonia. Design A retrospective chart …

Background: The significance of Candida in pulmonary secretions is unclear, and usually is
regarded as colonization, not contributing to symptoms or disease. Yet, in our experience …

Candida species, especially C. albicans, are commensals on human mucosal surfaces, but
are increasingly becoming one of the important invasive pathogens as seen by a rise in its …

Abstract Background When Candida species is found in a sputum culture, clinicians
generally dismiss it as a contaminant. We sought to identify cases of community-acquired …

Pneumonia due to infection with Candida spp. is extremely rare even though these yeasts
are commonly cultured from respiratory secretions. The diagnosis of pneumonia due to …

The diagnosis of pulmonary candidosis is controversial. We undertook a prospective study
on 50 mechanically ventilated (> 48 h) patients who were hospitalized (> 72 h) in the …

The frequency of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, particularly by
CANDIDA species, has increased in recent years. Colonization by CANDIDA species in …

Candida spp. are considered opportunistic pathogens, even though they belong to the
normal human microbiota. A critical point for health professionals is to distinguish fungal …

Background Candida is a pathogenic fungus. In recent years, the increase in
immunosuppressive diseases has led to an increase in Candida infections, with the lungs …