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Candida tropicalis Infections on the Rise

Prelims Bits A rise in Candida tropicalis infections has been linked to the use of tebuconazole, an azole-based fungicide commonly applied in farming and gardening. About the Fungus: A yeast species from the Candida genus. Endemic to India but found globally. Highly pathogenic, especially in immunocompromised individuals (e.g., cancer patients, …

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