Pulmonary infection by Geotrichum candidum
Keywords:
Geotrichosis, Geotrichum candidum, ArthrosporesAbstract
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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