Candida parapsilosis is a fungal species of the yeast family that has become a significant cause of sepsis and of wound and tissue infections in immuno-compromised patients. The immune system is a major player in Candida parapsilosis infections. Unlike Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis is not an obligate human pathogen, having been isolated from nonhuman sources such as domestic animals, insects or soil.
Candida parapsilosis is an yeast that belongs to the Candida family. It is commonly associated with blood, wound and tissue infections in individuals with reduced immunity, such as hospitalized patients and premature infants.