Table 4 The prevalence of colonization with different Candida species in oral and nasal discharges, and stool and urine samples
Total samples (number) | Candida species | Number of positive samples | Prevalence (% of total oral samples) |
|---|---|---|---|
Oral (195) | C. Albicans | 83 | 77.6 |
C. Krusei | 4 | 3.7 | |
C. Parapsilosis | 4 | 3.7 | |
C. Glabrata | 3 | 2.8 | |
C. Kefyr | 2 | 1.8 | |
C. Tropicalis | 2 | 1.8 | |
Not defined | 9 | 8.4 | |
Nasal (220) | C. Albicans | 10 | 76.9 |
C. kefir | 1 | 7.6 | |
C. famata | 1 | 7.6 | |
Not defined | 1 | 7.6 | |
Stool (24) | C. Albicans | 13 | 65 |
C. Krusei | 3 | 15 | |
C. Kefyr | 1 | 5 | |
C. Parapsilosis | 1 | 5 | |
C. Glabrata | 1 | 5 | |
C. Tropicalis | 1 | 5 | |
Urine (44) * | – | – | – |