Pulmonary infection by Geotrichum candidum
Journal: International Journal of Advances in Medicine (Vol.1, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Authors : Ramya TG; Sabitha Baby; Geetha RK;
Page : 171-172
Keywords : Geotrichosis; Geotrichum candidum; Arthrospores;
Abstract
Geotrichosis is a condition caused by Geotrichum candidum. Apart from thrush and superficial bronchial mucosal infection, pulmonary form is the most common. We report a case of pulmonary geotrichosis in an immunocompetent patient from a tertiary care hospital.
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