Candida parapsilosis

**Definition:** A species of MITOSPORIC FUNGI and opportunistic pathogen associated with its ability to form BIOFILMS in catheters and parenteral nutrition IV lines. C. parapsilosis complex includes closely related species C. orthopsilosis; and C. metapsilosis.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.300.107.795.095.600 - B01.300.381.147.600 - B01.300.930.176.600

**Synonyms:** - Mycocandida parapsilosis - Mycotorula parapsilopsis - C. parapsilosis