Torulopsis

Torulopsis is a genus of yeast in the family Saccharomycetaceae. It was first described by Charles-Édouard Chatton and Louis Eugène Felix Marin Dufresne in 1907. The genus includes several species, some of which are pathogenic to humans. The most well-known species is Torulopsis glabrata, now known as Candida glabrata.

Characteristics

Species of Torulopsis are unicellular, fungal organisms. They reproduce by budding, a form of asexual reproduction. The cells are generally oval in shape and can form pseudohyphae under certain conditions.

Pathogenicity

Some species of Torulopsis, such as T. glabrata, can cause infections in humans. These infections are typically opportunistic, occurring in individuals with weakened immune systems. T. glabrata is a common cause of candidiasis, a type of fungal infection that can affect various parts of the body.

Treatment

Treatment for infections caused by Torulopsis species typically involves antifungal medications. However, some species, such as T. glabrata, have shown resistance to certain antifungal drugs, making treatment more challenging.

See also

• Candida
• Yeast
• Candidiasis