CANDIDIASIS, INVASIVE: AN OVERVIEW

Course overview

Invasive candidiasis (IC) is an opportunistic Candida (i.e., a type of yeast fungus) infection affecting multiple organs. Many Candida species (e.g., C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei) are part of the normal oral, intestinal, and vaginal flora. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of IC, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.