Fungus - Yeast
Invasive infections in immunocompromised hosts and hospitalized patients, but can cause mucocutaneous disease in normal hosts (e.g. vaginitis).
Normally found in the GI tract and on skin.
Often a colonizer.
Isolation of Candida from a sputum/bronchoscopy culture usually reflects colonization.
Infectious Disease consultation recommended in invasive infection (required for Candidemia)