The emergence of antifungal drug resistance in Candida species has led to increased
morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Understanding species distribution …

Propyl-propane thiosulfinate (PTS) and propyl-propane thiosulfonate (PTSO) are two volatile
compounds derived from Allium cepa with a widely documented antimicrobial activity. The …

The aim of this study was to identify Candida spp. isolated from candiduria episodes at a
tertiary hospital in the Midwest region of Brazil, and to determine their susceptibility profiles …

An observational study was conducted to describe the epidemiology of bacteriuria and
candiduria in the intensive care unit (ICU), and the occurrence of blood stream infection …

Introduction Hospital infections caused by Candida spp. are a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality in hospitalized patients, particularly those that are critically ill or …

Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are being reported at a rising frequency worldwide. Amongst
the opportunistic mycoses, invasive candidiasis, aspergillosis and mucormycosis are the …

Candida spp. are the most common opportunistic mycosis worldwide. Although Candida
albicans is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, the frequency of non-albicans …

Background: Candiduria is a rising condition among hospitalized patients and Candida
albicans is the most common recovered agent. However, non-albicans Candida species …

Background: Recent publications suggest the distribution of Candida species causing
candiduria may vary geographically, which has implications for the continued efficacy of …

Purpose Urinary tract infections are diagnosed by clinical symptoms and detection of
causative uropathogen. Antibiotics are usually not indicated in candiduria and no-growth …