Traditional microbiological diagnosis for invasive candidiasis in critical non-neutropenic patients

Traditional microbiological diagnosis for invasive candidiasis in critical non-neutropenic patients

Invasive candidiasis is the most prevalent fungal infection in the critical non neutropenic patient (80%) and is associated with high morbidity-mortality. Microbiological diagnosis is difficult and the positivity of traditional tests appears late in the course of infection. We herein discuss the uti...

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Published in:Revista iberoamericana de micología Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 4 - 7
Main Authors: Cuétara, María Soledad, Alhambra, Almudena, Del Palacio, Amalia
Format: Journal Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Spain 01-03-2006
Subjects:
Candida - growth & development
Candida - isolation & purification
Candidiasis - diagnosis
Candidiasis - microbiology
Critical Illness
Humans
Mycology - methods
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Summary:Invasive candidiasis is the most prevalent fungal infection in the critical non neutropenic patient (80%) and is associated with high morbidity-mortality. Microbiological diagnosis is difficult and the positivity of traditional tests appears late in the course of infection. We herein discuss the utility of direct examination and cultures from different sites and the value of surveillance cultures for establishing the likelihood of invasive candidiasis.
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ISSN:1130-1406