Applied Microbiology: Open Access
Open Access

Department of Microbiology, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Publications

• Research Article   
  Study of Candida Species in Various Clinical Specimens at UCMS-TH, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  Author(s): Kripa Ghimire*, K Rajeshwar Reddy and Shristi Raut
  
  Introduction: The upward trends of fungal infections in the recent times contribute to high rates of morbidity and mortality. Candida species are commensal yeasts of skin and part of gut microbiota. The altered host immune system together with abnormal colonization and invasive medical technologies contribute to opportunistic infections. Candidiasis may be superficial or deep-seated. Increase in antifungal resistance recently has rendered treatment difficult due to restricted number of antifungal drugs. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study done for a period of 18 months at a tertiary care center. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional review committee with a reference number (UCMS/IRC/036/18). Two hundred isolates of Candida species were identified from various clinical samples by .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2471-9315.23.9.247

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