Candida glabrata is a species of yeast that can naturally reside in the human gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. While typically harmless in healthy individuals, it can become opportunistic in immunocompromised hosts, potentially leading to infections. Compared to other Candida species, C. glabrata tends to be more resistant to common antifungal treatments. Its overgrowth in stool samples may indicate microbial imbalance (dysbiosis), immune suppression, or prior antibiotic use. Monitoring its levels may provide insights into overall gut health and susceptibility to fungal overgrowth.
It is a yeast species that naturally occurs in the body but can cause infections when it grows excessively, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Raised levels can indicate dysbiosis, a weakened immune system, or excessive use of antibiotics that have disturbed the natural microbial balance.
C. glabrata is often more resistant to antifungal treatments and less likely to produce hyphae, making it more difficult to detect in standard tests.
Yes, overgrowth can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, recurrent infections, or systemic symptoms in more severe instances.