Which fungal infection is commonest in neutropenia
High-Yield Explanation
Candida - chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a serious manifestation seen in immunodeficiency states. Candida albicans is the normal inhabitant of skin, GIT, oral and vaginal cavities. Candidiasis is an oppounistic endogenous infection. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition .