Yeastlike Microorganisms and Molds Isolated in theMycological Laboratory of the First Dermatological Clinic of the Medical FacultyComenius University and Faculty Hospital Bratislava in 1995–2000

Overview

In 1995–2000 we examined in the mycological laboratory 8663 specimens for fungal infection bymicroscopical examination cultivation. The species was identified by the germ-tube test, fermentationand assimilation of carbohydrates. We examined 3421 specimens of faeces and found fungalinfection in 37%, the most common was Candida albicans and Geotrichum candidum. In 1736specimens of sputum and bronchial lavage, yeast microorganisms were isolated in 48%, mostlyCandida albicans. In 2697 specimens of skin and mucous membranes in 26% we found fungalmicroorganisms. We examined 550 samples from the external ear, 40% was mycologically positive,the most common infectious agent of otomycosis was Aspergillus sp. Among 87 specimens from eyeswe isolated molds- Acremonium sp., Fusarium sp. and Penicillium sp. Among 123 samples of urine,41% were mycologically positive, most common was Candida albicans. In 49 blood samples yeastswere found only three times.

Key words:
fungi – candida – mycology – epidemiology.