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J T Sinnott1, J P Cullison, M P Sweeney

  • 1Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.

Infection Control : IC
|August 1, 1987
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Candida glabrata, often nonpathogenic, can cause invasive infections. Accurate laboratory diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment with antifungals like amphotericin B.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Candida (Torulopsis) glabrata is typically a commensal organism found in normal flora.
  • Under certain conditions, it can transition from a saprophytic to a pathogenic state, leading to local invasion and systemic dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the pathogenic potential of Candida glabrata.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate laboratory identification for clinical management.

Main Methods:

  • Identification relies on characteristic colonial morphology.
  • Absence of hyphae formation is a key diagnostic feature.
  • Biochemical reactions are utilized for definitive identification.

Main Results:

  • Candida glabrata can cause opportunistic infections.

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  • Diagnostic methods focus on morphology and biochemical profiling.

    • Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must be aware of Candida glabrata as an emerging pathogen.
    • Successful treatment hinges on prompt and accurate diagnosis.
    • Antifungal therapy, primarily amphotericin B, is the standard treatment, with 5-fluorocytosine having reported utility.