Candida glabrata
Candida glabrata is a species of yeast that can naturally inhabit the human gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. While usually harmless in healthy individuals, it can become opportunistic in immunocompromised patients, potentially causing infections. Compared to other Candida species, C. glabrata is generally more resistant to common antifungal treatments. Its overgrowth in stool samples may indicate a microbial imbalance (dysbiosis), immune suppression, or previous antibiotic use. Monitoring its levels may offer insights into overall gut health and vulnerability to fungal overgrowth.
Description
It’s a species of yeast that naturally exists in the body but can cause infections when it overgrows, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Elevated levels may indicate dysbiosis, immune suppression, or excessive use of antibiotics that has disrupted the normal microbial balance.
C. glabrata is often more resistant to antifungal treatments and less likely to form hyphae, making it harder to detect in standard tests.
Yes, overgrowth can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, recurrent infections, or systemic symptoms in more severe cases.
