Fungemia (Fungaemia in the UK and other Commonwealth countries) is the presence of fungi or yeasts in the blood. The most common type, also known as Candidemia, Candedemia, or Invasive Candidiasis, is caused by Candida species, but infections by other fungi, including Saccharomyces, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus, are also called fungemia. It is mos...
(fәn-je´me-ә) the presence of fungi in the blood stream.
Type: Term Pronunciation: fŭn-jē′mē-ă Definitions: 1. Fungal infection disseminated by way of the bloodstream.
The presence of fungus in the blood.