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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Fungal infection
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Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Nov 01, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 01, 2004 12:00AM
It is possible for fungi to cause respiratory infections. However it is much more likely for bacteria to cause respiratory infections. It’s common for sputum to be cultured for bacteria. However to know what fungus has caused your infection your sputum would need to be cultured specifically for fungi.
The germs that are causing your respiratory infection are sensitive and resistant to different antibiotics and anti-fungals. So it would be important that sensitivities be done along with the cultures of your sputum. Sensitivities measure how sensitive or resistant the germs are to different antibiotics and anti-fungals. Only then will it be possible to know what treatment will work best for you.
Fungi commonly grow from cultures of sputum. It may occur alone or with a bacterial infection. However fungi may or may not be the cause of your problem. If the treatment is not helping you should be seen by an infectious disease specialist.
The germs that are causing your respiratory infection are sensitive and resistant to different antibiotics and anti-fungals. So it would be important that sensitivities be done along with the cultures of your sputum. Sensitivities measure how sensitive or resistant the germs are to different antibiotics and anti-fungals. Only then will it be possible to know what treatment will work best for you.
Fungi commonly grow from cultures of sputum. It may occur alone or with a bacterial infection. However fungi may or may not be the cause of your problem. If the treatment is not helping you should be seen by an infectious disease specialist.
