Is it concerning to have a positive blood test for yeast?

Question

Hi doctor,

A few months ago, I was seen at the ER. Several days later, I received a call from the ER department, and they informed me that my blood tested positive for yeast and suggested a follow-up with my MD. I did the follow-up, and my MD said it is normal and there is no treatment. I am having some odd symptoms lately and decided to look into this yeast in the bloodstream. I am finding every article saying that it is serious and could become fatal. I am having most of the symptoms posted in the articles, such as lack of concentration, brain fog, lack of appetite, fatigue, muscle pain, weakness, urinating twice daily, increased anxiety, and fungal rash on the back. Should I be concerned? Or am I worrying for nothing?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your anxiety.

Since the blood culture was a few months back and you had a symptom-free period, I do not think that the present symptoms are due to previous bloodstream infections. Bloodstream fungal culture could have been contaminated because patients with fungemia are very sick and not healthy like you. If you are still very anxious, then you may repeat the culture. And, I am sure that it will come out negative for fungus. You may opt for the BioFire assay, but I do not think that it is necessary. Your symptoms are more likely to be due to Trazodone. Since when have you been initiated on that? Ask your doctor to shift you to another antidepressant, and I usually prefer Mirtazapine if sleep is an issue. Please upload a picture of your fungal rash to characterize it.