Candida parapsilosis
Candida parapsilosis is a yeast species that may be part of the normal human microbiota, especially on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract. While usually harmless in healthy individuals, it can become opportunistic and cause infections, particularly in hospitalized or immunocompromised patients. It is often linked to catheter-associated infections, wound infections, and sometimes gastrointestinal issues. Increased levels in stool may suggest an imbalance in the gut microbiome, recent antibiotic use, or weakened immune function. Tracking its presence can be important for evaluating fungal overgrowth or gut dysbiosis.
Description
It’s a species of yeast that is typically found on the skin and in the gut but can become pathogenic under certain conditions.
Elevated levels may signal gut dysbiosis or fungal overgrowth, especially after antibiotic treatment or immune system suppression.
It is more commonly linked to external or device-related infections and typically does not produce invasive hyphae like C. albicans.
Yes, especially in vulnerable individuals, it can contribute to infections or gastrointestinal symptoms related to microbial imbalance.
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