Candida tropicalis
Candida tropicalis is a yeast species that can be found as part of the normal human microbiota, especially in the gastrointestinal tract and mucosal surfaces. It has a higher pathogenic potential compared to some other non-albicans Candida species and is commonly linked to systemic infections in immunocompromised individuals. In the gut, elevated levels of C. tropicalis may indicate fungal overgrowth, dysbiosis, or a weakened immune system. Its presence in stool testing can assist in identifying imbalances in the gut mycobiome and potential sources of inflammation or infection.
Description
It's a yeast that can normally inhabit the gut but may become pathogenic, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Elevated levels may indicate fungal overgrowth, gut dysbiosis, or underlying health imbalances.
While both can cause infections, C. tropicalis is often more common in bloodstream infections in immunocompromised patients and may show greater resistance to treatment.
Factors include antibiotic use, immune suppression, high sugar intake, or chronic illness.
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