Virulence Factors and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of C. tropicalis Isolated from Various Clinical Specimens in Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

This study sought to provide useful data on the antifungal susceptibility of <i>C. tropicalis</i> isolates from ICU patients suffering from invasive infections with an increased trend towards elevated MICs levels of both fluconazole and voriconazole. Due to the high incidence of systemic candidiasis and antifungal resistance, <i>C. tropicalis</i> is emerging as a serious root of infections. Therefore, early and accurate identification of <i>Candida</i> species along with susceptibility testing is of utmost importance.