Candida zeylanoides is a kind of yeast that belongs to the Candida species. While it has been determined as a pathogenic type, cases are relatively rare. No toxic diseases have been associated with this yeast. Individuals who are most at risk for infections caused by this yeast are those who are immunocompromised and immunocompetent. The yeast can cause arthritis, endocarditis and fungemia in immunocompromised people, while it can cause nail and skin infections in immunocompetent persons. Candida zeylanoides has also been implicated for sepsis.

Candida zeylanoides is a rapidly-growing allergenic yeast usually isolated from soil, water, meat and humans. However, some cases revealed that it can also been found in the skin of animals such as dogs and dolphins. The colonies of this fungi appear smooth, with white to yellowish color. Because the yeast is susceptible to the anti-fungal drug amphotericin B and azoles, treatment of infections is without difficulty.