Fungal infections

Types

• Candida Vaginitis
• Cryptococcosis
• Mucormycosis
• Oral Thrush
• Sporotrichosis

Interpretations of Key Phrases

• “Yeast” suggests Candida spp.
  • "Germ-tube negative yeast" suggests non-albicans Candida yeast
  • “Germ-tube positive yeast” is identified as Candida albicans or Candida dubliniensis
  • “Round Yeast” suggests Cryptococcus spp
• “Fungal elements or hyphal elements” suggest filamentous fungi (moulds)

See Also

• Microbiology (Main)