Candida parapsilosis : An emerging pathogen developing its own identity.

The article discusses a study by Z. Grozer and colleagues which compared Candida parapsilosis to Candida albicans in regard to its ability to produce prostaglandins from arachidonic acid. Topics discussed include the healthcare-associated infections with Candida species, the high prevalence of C. parapsilosis in neonates compared to other at risk populations, and the response of host innate immune cells.