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Prevalence of Candida species in Urinary Tract Infections from a Tertiary Care Hospital Prospective study | |
Dr. Ravi Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Nag | |
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common nosocomial infections, and fungal pathogens, particularly Candida species, are increasingly recognized as causative agents. This study aims to determine the prevalence of Candida species in UTIs at a tertiary care hospital.Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted over a period of four months before April, involving 100 urine samples collected from patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of UTI. Specimens were processed in the Department of Microbiology, Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya. Candida species were identified using standard microbiological techniques.Results: Of the 100 urine samples analyzed, Candida species were isolated from 20 cases (20%). Candida albicans was the most prevalent species (70%), followed by Candida glabrata (20%) and Candida tropicalis (10%). Antifungal susceptibility testing revealed varying degrees of resistance patterns among the isolated species.Conclusion: The findings highlight the significant prevalence of Candida species in UTIs at the tertiary care hospital studied. Routine screening for fungal pathogens in UTI cases may aid in appropriate management and antimicrobial stewardship. Further studies are warranted to explore the epidemiology and resistance profiles of Candida species in UTIs. |
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