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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Characterization of Candida Species from Clinical Isolates: Our experience at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra


    Dr Sanjivani Mundhe,Dr Asha Pichare , Dr Milind Davane , Dr. Anant A. Takalkar
    JCDR. 2023: 721-739

    Abstract

    Introduction: Approximately 90% of human invasive fungal infections are caused by only five species: Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata and Candida krusei. Candida is usually a commensal of digestive tract, genitourinary tract, and skin. It mainly originates endogenously and turns pathogenic because of alteration of host immunity. Varieties of factors are known to predispose superficial and deep-seated candidiasis.

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    Volume 14 Issue 8

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