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Candida Test Kit<br />
13 vials<br />
Although Candida albicans is the main strain that causes problems, some of the other strains are on the<br />
increase and can be implicated for some people.<br />
Please note this is NOT a home testing kit<br />
CA01 Candida Albicans<br />
A normal constituent of the human flora. Is a commensal of the skin and the gastrointestinal and genitourinary<br />
tracts. It is responsible for the majority of Candida bloodstream infections (candidemia).<br />
CA02 Candida Dubliniensis<br />
Most commonly found from in immuno-compromised individuals, such as AIDS, chemotherapy, or organ<br />
transplant patients.<br />
CA03 Candida Glabrata / Torulopsis glabrata<br />
Was considered a relatively nonpathogenic part of the human flora, but now problems from it on increase<br />
particularly among immuno-compromised individuals.<br />
CA04 Candida Guillermondi<br />
Sometimes found on human skin; found in infections of the skin in immuno-compromised individuals.<br />
CA05 Candida Krusei<br />
On the increase. Most common in hospital environment. Used in the manufacture of chocolate.<br />
CA06 Candida Lusitaniae<br />
Affects people with other major health problems, e.g. bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy.<br />
CA07 Candida Parapsilosis<br />
Part of the normal flora of mucous membranes of the mouth, gut and vagina. One of the fungi most frequently<br />
isolated from the human hands. A significant cause of sepsis and of wound and tissue infections in<br />
immuno-compromised patients.<br />
CA08 Candida Pseudotropicalis / Candida Kefyr<br />
A rare cause of candidiasis. Usually associated with superficial cutaneous manifestations rather than systemic<br />
disease. It has been isolated from nails and lungs.<br />
CA09 Candida Rhodotorula<br />
Has been found on the skin between the toes.<br />
CA10 Candida Rugosa<br />
Possibly on increase.<br />
CA11 Candida Sitophila<br />
Uncommon infection in humans. Has been found at the sites of conjunctivitis and peritonitis.<br />
CA12 Candida Stellatoida<br />
Sometimes found in the human vaginal tract with or without symptoms of vaginitis.<br />
CA13 Candida Tropicalis<br />
Part of the normal human flora.When flora unbalanced, can get excessive gas, constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion,<br />
abdominal pain, and a variety of sudden and intense food sensitivities or allergies.<br />
Testing Kit Description Manual Copyright Jane Thurnell Read 2012 Page 33
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