bronchocandidiasis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No, bronchocandidiasis is not typically contagious from person to person. It is an opportunistic infection arising from an overgrowth of Candida, which is normally present in the body, due to a compromised immune system or other predisposing factors.

The primary cause is overgrowth of Candida species (yeast/fungus) in the bronchial tubes, most commonly Candida albicans. This overgrowth is usually precipitated by factors like prolonged use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, corticosteroid therapy, immunosuppression (e.g., from HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy), or indwelling medical devices.

Treatment typically involves systemic antifungal medications, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, or for more severe or resistant cases, amphotericin B. Underlying conditions must also be managed.

Prevention focuses on managing risk factors: judicious use of antibiotics and corticosteroids, maintaining good oral hygiene to reduce Candida load, and proactive antifungal prophylaxis in severely immunocompromised patients (e.g., during intensive chemotherapy).

A fungal infection of the bronchi caused by Candida species.

Bronchocandidiasis is usually highly technical/medical in register.

Bronchocandidiasis: in British English it is pronounced /ˌbrɒŋ.kəʊ.ˌkæn.dɪˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌbrɑːŋ.koʊ.ˌkæn.dɪˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.