Infecções por leveduras do gênero Candida em pacientes imunossuprimidos

Abstract

Candida species are part of the gastrointestinal microbiota of man and are found between 30% to 60% of healthy individuals. However they can often cause superficial and systemic infections in immunocompromised patients, as can be observed in people with HIV. Esophageal candidiasis is the most serious and is recognized as an illness characteristic of AIDS. This infection can make eating difficult and painful. Furthermore, orofarigean candidiasis is a major clinical marker in patients with HIVthat predict increasing immunosuppression. Consequently, it was included as a major criterion in most clinical systems platform for infection with HIV.