Tuberculosis-Candida Co-Infection in Patients having Pulmonary Tuberculosis Attending DOTs Clinic in Rumuigbo Model Primary Health Centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Hanson, AsikiyaAmala, Smart EnochGloria, N. Wokem2020-10-162020-10-162019-03Hanson Asikiya, Amala Smart Enoch, Gloria N. Wokem. Tuberculosis-Candida Co-Infection in Patients having Pulmonary Tuberculosis Attending DOTs Clinic in Rumuigbo Model Primary Health Centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health. 2019 Mar; 35(2): 1-72278–1005http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/209591occurrences ofCandidasp. isolated were C. albicans which was thepredominant species 10(21.5%),C. tropicals 5(5.4%),C. krusei 4(4.3%) andC. Parapsilosis3(3.2%) respectively.Conclusion:Candida albicansremains the most predominant species of Candidain patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and colonizationby Candidaspshould not be ignored.The presence of Candida sp.might contribute to in one way totheprogression of the diseaseTuberculosisCandidaco-infectionPort HarcourtTuberculosis-Candida Co-Infection in Patients having Pulmonary Tuberculosis Attending DOTs Clinic in Rumuigbo Model Primary Health Centre in Port Harcourt, NigeriaJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University Port Harcourt,Nigeria*