Table 4 Fungal causing primary and secondary pulmonary infection (N = 139)
From: Pulmonary mycoses among pulmonary tuberculosis in Kebbi State North Western Nigeria
Name of fungus | Primary pulmonary infection | Secondary pulmonary infection |
|---|---|---|
Aspergillus fumigatus | 21 (15.1%) | 11 (7.9%) |
Aspergillus niger | 09 (6.5%) | 05 (3.6%) |
Candida albicans | 30 (21.6%) | 14 (10.1%) |
Candida tropicalis | 04 (2.9%) | 01 (1.34%) |
Candidal non-albicans (not-identified) | 02 (1.4%) | 00 (00%) |
Blastomyces precursors | 33 (23.7%) | 09 (6.5%) |
Total | 99 (71.2%) | 40 (29.4%) |