Research Article

Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital

Volume: 4 Number: 4 August 30, 2023
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Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital

Abstract

Aims: Urinary tract infections caused by fungi in critically ill patients steadily increasing in recent years. Fungiuria is a marker of contamination, colonization, or infection in the lower or upper urinary tract. As urinary catheters especially long-term usage was the most important risk factor for fungiuria. The identification of yeast isolates at the species level is crucial for the appropriate management of infection. We conducted this study to describe the epidemiological features of fungiuria in patients. Methods: The yeast species were identified by using conventional methods and automated systems. Demographic data were recorded from the electronic medical records. Results: Candida albicans, were predominant compared to non-albicans Candida species and yeast-like fungi. Among non-albicans Candida, the most common species were Candida tropicalis followed by Candida glabrata complex. Fungiuria was more common in females than in males. Underlying conditions were present in patients the most common risk factors were antibiotic therapy before the detection of yeasts and using a urinary catheter. Conclusion: Epidemiological data and antimicrobial therapy play an important role in the treatment of urinary tract infections. For this reason, the identification of fungi at the species level is critical to assist the decision on antifungal therapy in complex cases. In all patients with fungal growth in urine culture, the underlying risk factors should be evaluated first. Depending on the correction of risk factors, fungiuria may resolve spontaneously. This is seen as the best approach both to reduce treatment costs and to prevent resistance to antifungals.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Microbiology, Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Yaşar Bildirici This is me
0000-0002-4784-7810
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 30, 2023

Submission Date

July 11, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 3, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 4 Number: 4

APA
Altınbaş, R., & Bildirici, Y. (2023). Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 4(4), 296-301. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1325399
AMA
1.Altınbaş R, Bildirici Y. Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2023;4(4):296-301. doi:10.47582/jompac.1325399
Chicago
Altınbaş, Rabiye, and Yaşar Bildirici. 2023. “Distribution of Yeasts in Fungal Urinary Tract Infections from a Tertiary Care Hospital”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 4 (4): 296-301. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1325399.
EndNote
Altınbaş R, Bildirici Y (August 1, 2023) Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 4 4 296–301.
IEEE
[1]R. Altınbaş and Y. Bildirici, “Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 296–301, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1325399.
ISNAD
Altınbaş, Rabiye - Bildirici, Yaşar. “Distribution of Yeasts in Fungal Urinary Tract Infections from a Tertiary Care Hospital”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 4/4 (August 1, 2023): 296-301. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1325399.
JAMA
1.Altınbaş R, Bildirici Y. Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2023;4:296–301.
MLA
Altınbaş, Rabiye, and Yaşar Bildirici. “Distribution of Yeasts in Fungal Urinary Tract Infections from a Tertiary Care Hospital”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 4, no. 4, Aug. 2023, pp. 296-01, doi:10.47582/jompac.1325399.
Vancouver
1.Rabiye Altınbaş, Yaşar Bildirici. Distribution of yeasts in fungal urinary tract infections from a tertiary care hospital. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2023 Aug. 1;4(4):296-301. doi:10.47582/jompac.1325399

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