Letter C

Candidemia

Bloodstream infection with Candida, a yeast-like fungus.

Persons at high risk for candidemia include low-birth-weight babies, surgical patients, and those whose immune systems are deficient.

Treatment is with the antifungal agent amphotericin B.

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