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Table 6 Isolated fungi on cultures among the studied cases

From: The role of infectious pathogens in exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Dakahlia Governorate

Fungi

Number

Percent (%)

Candida

67

67.0

Aspergillus

27

27.0

Alternaria

3

3.0

Other fungi

4

4.0

No growth

18

18.0

More than one fungus isolated

19

19.0

  1. Fungi are not mutually exclusive (overlapping). Other isolated fungi include Trichosporon (1 case), mucormycosis (2 cases), and Basidiobalus (1 case)