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Case Report

Scalp infection by Candida Albicans in an immunocompetent patient: a description of a rare case

Maria Caterina FortunaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “Sapienza” University of Rome I School, Italy
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Valentina GarelliDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “Sapienza” University of Rome I School, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Giulia PrantedaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “Sapienza” University of Rome I School, Italy
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Marta CarlesimoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “Sapienza” University of Rome I School, Italy
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Andrea D’ArinoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “Sapienza” University of Rome I School, Italy
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Alfredo RossiDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, “Sapienza” University of Rome I School, Italy
Pages 316-317 | Received 10 May 2018, Accepted 20 Aug 2018, Published online: 11 Jan 2019
 
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Abstract

Candida is a large genus of yeast, consisting of about 150 species, among which C.albicans is the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota. C. albicans is the most important fungal opportunistic pathogen that can cause infection when the host becomes debilitated or immunocompromised. We report a case of a scalp infection by C.albicans in a patient without an obvious immunocompromised state.

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