Pulmonary candidiasis
Pulmonary candidiasis is an acute, subacute or chronic bronchial and pulmonary infection caused by Candida species. It is a common fungal infection in the lungs and is mostly hospital-acquired. The main pathogen is Candida albicans, followed by Candida tropicalis, Candida galerini and Candida asteroides. It is reported that Candida infections account for 79% of fungal infections, especially in intensive care units, burns and oncology departments.
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Site of disease:
lung -
Infectious :
Not contagious -
Frequent population:
All groups -
Related symptoms:
The sputum is mucopurulent Lung rales Rales Cough Fear of cold -
Concurrent disease: