Multiple choice

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is a complex problem affecting about 10% of school-aged children. These patients are more prone to be infected by which among the following fungi?

  1. Candida norvegensis

  2. Candida guilliermondii

  3. Candida parapsilosis

  4. Candida lusitaniae

  5. Candida tropicalis

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Candida norvegensis is a very rare clinical isolate that has been reported as a causative agent of peritonitis and disseminated candidiasis in a patient on CAPD.