Torulopsis

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Torulopsis,

a genus of Fungi Imperfecti of the family Cryptococcaceae; it is closely related to Candida, and some authorities have considered it the same genus. Some species are normal inhabitants of the skin, respiratory tract, GI tract, and urogenital region but may also cause opportunistic infections.

Torulopsis

a genus of ascomycetous yeasts, now obsolete. Species are now classified as Candida, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, or Rhodotorula.

Torulopsis glabrata

see Candidaglabrata.

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