Candiduria in catheterized intensive care unit patients : Emerging microbiological trends.

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dc.contributor.authorJain, Manisha
dc.contributor.authorDogra, Vinita
dc.contributor.authorMishra, Bibhabati
dc.contributor.authorThakur, Archana
dc.contributor.authorLoomba, Poonam Sood
dc.contributor.authorBhargava, Aradhana
dc.date.accessioned2012-10-11T08:29:24Z
dc.date.available2012-10-11T08:29:24Z
dc.date.issued2011-07
dc.description.abstractObjectives: Urinary tract infection (UTI) as a result of Candida spp. is becoming increasingly common in hospitalized setting. Clinicians face dilemma in differentiating colonization from true infection and whether to treat candiduria or not. The objective of the present study was to look into the significance of candiduria in catheterized patients admitted in the ICUs and perform microbiological characterization of yeasts to guide treatment protocols. Materials and Methods: One hundred consecutive isolates of Candida spp. from the urine sample of 70 catheterized patients admitted in the ICU were collected and stocked for further characterization. A proforma was maintained containing demographic and clinical details. Blood cultures were obtained from all these 70 patients and processed. Species identification of yeasts was done on VITEK. Results: Candiduria was more common at extremes of age. The mean duration of catheter days was 11.1 ± 6 days. Other associated risk factors such as diabetes mellitus and antibiotic usage were seen in 38% and 100% of our study group. Concomitant candidemia was seen in 4.3% of cases. Non-albicans Candida spp. (71.4%) emerged as the predominant pathogen causing nosocomial UTI. Conclusion: The present study reiterates the presence of candiduria in catheterized patients, especially in the presence of diabetes and antibiotic usage. Non-albicans Candida spp. are replacing Candida albicans as the predominant pathogen for nosocomial UTI. Hence, we believe that surveillance for nosocomial candiduria should be carried out in hospitalized patients.en_US
dc.identifier.citationJain Manisha, Dogra Vinita, Mishra Bibhabati, Thakur Archana, Loomba Poonam Sood, Bhargava Aradhana. Candiduria in catheterized intensive care unit patients : Emerging microbiological trends. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2011 Jul-Sept 54(3): 552-555.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/142041
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijpmonline.org/article.asp?issn=0377-4929;year=2011;volume=54;issue=3;spage=552;epage=555;aulast=Jainen_US
dc.subjectCandiduriaen_US
dc.subjectcatheterizeden_US
dc.subjectdiabeticsen_US
dc.subjectICU patientsen_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescent
dc.subject.meshAdult
dc.subject.meshAged
dc.subject.meshAged, 80 and over
dc.subject.meshCandida --classification
dc.subject.meshCandida --isolation & purification
dc.subject.meshCandidemia --epidemiology
dc.subject.meshCandidemia --microbiology
dc.subject.meshCandidiasis --epidemiology
dc.subject.meshCandidiasis --microbiology
dc.subject.meshCatheter-Related Infections --complications
dc.subject.meshCatheter-Related Infections --epidemiology
dc.subject.meshCatheter-Related Infections --microbiology
dc.subject.meshChild
dc.subject.meshChild, Preschool
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshInfant
dc.subject.meshIntensive Care Units
dc.subject.meshMale
dc.subject.meshMiddle Aged
dc.subject.meshPrevalence
dc.subject.meshUrinary Tract Infections --complications
dc.subject.meshUrinary Tract Infections --epidemiology
dc.subject.meshUrinary Tract Infections --microbiology
dc.subject.meshUrine --microbiology
dc.subject.meshYoung Adult
dc.titleCandiduria in catheterized intensive care unit patients : Emerging microbiological trends.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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