Role of Candida albicans in chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Ando, M; Yoshida, K; Nakashima, H; Sugihara, Y; Kashida, Y · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

An autopsy was performed on a patient who had chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis that was observed for 9 years. The patient was a farmer who developed symptoms every March through July during the use of moist hay that was infected heavily with Candida. Precipitins and an inhalation challenge test to C albicans were positive. We interpret the role of C albicans in this case.

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