Candida glabrata
Candida glabrata
Candida glabrata (/kænˈdiːdə ˈɡlæbrətə/) is a species of yeast that is part of the normal microbiota in healthy individuals but can also cause infection in immunocompromised individuals.
Etymology
The name Candida glabrata was first used in 1928 by Mycologists Henriette Christine Marie A. Langeron and Marcel Lucien Baudouin. The term Candida is derived from the Latin word candidus, meaning white, referring to the color of the colonies. Glabrata is derived from the Latin word glabratus, meaning smooth, referring to the smooth surface of the colonies.
Description
Candida glabrata is a small, round yeast that reproduces by budding. It is part of the normal microbiota in the mouth, gut, and vagina of healthy individuals. However, it can cause infection in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or those undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation.
Infections
Infections caused by Candida glabrata are known as candidiasis. Candida glabrata is the second most common cause of candidiasis, after Candida albicans. It is particularly associated with bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, and vaginal yeast infections.
Treatment
Treatment of Candida glabrata infections typically involves antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole. However, Candida glabrata is often resistant to this drug, making treatment more difficult.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Candida glabrata
- Wikipedia's article - Candida glabrata
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