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A normal constituent of the human flora.
Is a commensal of the skin and the gastrointestinal and genito-urinary tracts.
It is responsible for the majority of Candida bloodstream infections (candidemia).

Most commonly found from in immuno-compromised individuals, such as AIDS, chemotherapy, or organ transplant patients.

Was considered a relatively non-pathogenic part of the human flora, but now problems from it on increase particularly among immuno-compromised individuals

Sometimes found on human skin;
found in infections of the skin in immunocompromised individuals.

On the increase.
Most common in hospital environment.
Used in the manufacture of chocolate.

Affects people with other major health problems,
e.g. bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy

Part of the normal flora of mucous membranes of the mouth, gut and vagina.
One of the fungi most frequently isolated from the human hands.
A significant cause of sepsis and of wound and tissue infections in immuno-compromised patients.

A rare cause of candidiasis.
Usually associated with superficial cutaneous manifestations rather than systemic disease.
It has been isolated from nails and lungs.

Has been found on the skin between the toes

Possibly on increase.

Uncommon infection in humans.
Has been found at the sites of conjunctivitis and peritonitis.

Sometimes found in the human vaginal tract with or without symptoms of vaginitis