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Pulmonary infection by Geotrichum candidum

Int J Adv Med. 2014;1(2):171-172.DOI10.5455/2349-3933.ijam20140816

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Abstract

Geotrichosis is a condition caused by Geotrichum candidum. Apart from thrush and superficial bronchial mucosal infection, pulmonary form is the most common. We report a case of pulmonary geotrichosis in an immunocompetent patient from a tertiary care hospital.

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  1. Department of Microbiology, Karuna Medical College, Palakkad, Kerala, India

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