Sputum culture: non Alibicans candida sp

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My mum has caugh and sputum results show non alibicans candida species. What is course of treatment? Is hospitalization required? Patient is 72 yers old.

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Dr. Parth Shah Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Vadodara · Accepted Answer

Dr. Parth Shah

Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Vadodara

Sometimes it can be present due to contamination. If she has symptoms means fever, cough breathless Ness then you should considerer treatment after pulmonologist opinion

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