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Sensitivity of Serum Beta-D-Glucan in Candidemia According to Candida Species Epidemiology in Critically Ill Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Fungi, 2022
Serum beta-D-glucan (BDG) determination plays an important role in the diagnosis of candidemia among critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). However, BDG levels measured may be lower in the case of infections caused by some non-
Malgorzata Mikulska, Laura Magnasco, Alessio Signori, Chiara Sepulcri, Silvia Dettori, Stefania Tutino, Antonio Vena, Franca Miletich, Nadir Ullah, Paola Morici, Lorenzo Ball, Paolo Pelosi, Anna Marchese, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Matteo Bassetti   +14 more
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Candidemia in acute leukemia patients [PDF]

Supportive Care in Cancer, 1997
Fungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with acute leukemia (AL). Candidemia, once rare, is now a common nosocomial infection because of the intensity of chemotherapy, prolonged neutropenia, administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics and use of central venous catheters (CVC).
Ribeiro, P, Botelho de Sousa, A, Aveiro, F, Nunes, O, Fernandes, JP, Gouveia, J   +5 more
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Gaining insights from Candida biofilm heterogeneity: one size does not fit all [PDF]

, 2018
Despite their clinical significance and substantial human health burden, fungal infections remain relatively under-appreciated. The widespread overuse of antibiotics and the increasing requirement for indwelling medical devices provides an opportunistic ...
Delaney, Christopher, Kean, Ryan, McLean, William, Metcalfe, Rebecca, Rajendran, Ranjith, Ramage, Gordon, Sherry, Leighann, Thomas, Rachael, Williams, Craig   +8 more
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Epidemiology of Candida albicans and non-C.albicans of neonatal candidemia at a tertiary care hospital in western China

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2017
Background Although the majority of Candida infections occur in the developing world, candidemia epidemiology is poorly understood in these countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of non-Candida albicans (non-C.
Jinjian Fu, Yanling Ding, Ba Wei, Lin Wang, Shaolin Xu, Peixu Qin, Liuhua Wei, Lijun Jiang   +7 more
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Epidemiology and Outcomes of Candidemia: A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon

Journal of Fungi, 2023
Invasive fungal infections, notably candidemia, have been associated with COVID-19. The epidemiology of candidemia has significantly changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aline El Zakhem, Omar Mahmoud, Johnny Zakhour, Sarah B. Nahhal, Nour El Ghawi, Nadine Omran, Walaa G. El Sheikh, Hani Tamim, Souha S. Kanj   +8 more
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Epidemiology and outcomes of candidemia in 2019 patients: data from the prospective antifungal therapy alliance registry. [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Candidemia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the health care setting, and the epidemiology of Candida infection is changing. METHODS: Clinical data from patients with candidemia were extracted from the Prospective Antifungal
Anaissie, Elias J, Chang, Chi-Hsing, Fishman, Jay A, Horn, David L, Marr, Kieren A, Neofytos, Dionissios, Olyaei, Ali J, Pfaller, Michael A, Steinbach, William J, Webster, Karen M   +9 more
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Candidemia in children [PDF]

Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2010
Seriously ill or immunocompromised children are at increased risk of invasive fungal infections, particularly candidemia. Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis are the two most frequent causes of candidemia in pediatric patients. Candidemia in children is associated with high morbidity and mortality, increased length of hospital stays, and higher ...
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Candidemia after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in an immunocompetent patient: A case report and literature review

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2018
Candidemia is a rare adverse event of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). To date, several case reports of post-ERCP candidemia have been reported.
Tae Young Park, Young Joo Yang, Suk Pyo Shin, Chang Seok Bang, Ki Tae Suk, Gwang Ho Baik, Dong Joon Kim   +6 more
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Intensive care unit-related fluconazole use in Spain and Germany: patient characteristics and outcomes of a prospective multicenter longitudinal observational study [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Candida spp. are a frequent cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections worldwide. Objective: To evaluate the use patterns and outcomes associated with intravenous (IV) fluconazole therapy in intensive care units in Spain and Germany ...
Ballus, Jose, Bingold, Tobias Michael, Kaskel, Peter, Krobot, Karl J., Kumar, Ritesh N., Mavros, Panagiotis, Nocea, Gonzalo, Wissing, Heimo   +7 more
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Epidemiology of and risk factors for neonatal candidemia at a tertiary care hospital in western China

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2016
Background The prevalence and clinical characteristics of neonatal candidemia are poorly understood in western China. The aim of our study was to evaluate the epidemiological features of neonatal candidemia in the Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare ...
Jichang Chen, Yongjiang Jiang, Ba Wei, Yanling Ding, Shaolin Xu, Peixu Qin, Jinjian Fu   +6 more
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