Candida spp. in Lower Respiratory Tract Secretions – A Ten Years Retrospective Study

Abstract

Lower respiratory tract secretions (LRTS) like sputum and tracheal aspirates are frequently sent to the microbiology laboratory from patients with various respiratory pathologies. Improper collection techniques can lead to false-positive results, resulting in improper therapy.

Keywords

• candida
• lower respiratory tract infections
• contamination
• laboratory diagnosis