Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of candidemia and
May 11, 2023 · Although Candida albicans is the most common cause of candidemia, there has been increased isolation of non-albicans species of Candida in recent years. Patients in the intensive care unit and those who are immunocompromised are most at …
Candida infections of the bladder and kidneys - UpToDate
Oct 11, 2022 · The vast majority of fungal infections of the kidney and bladder result from Candida albicans and other Candida species. A variety of other fungi can rarely involve the kidney as a result of disseminated infection.
Management of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults
Aug 30, 2023 · Candidemia is the most common manifestation of invasive candidiasis. The treatment of systemic candidal infection in adults will be reviewed here. Antifungal susceptibility testing and the treatment of candidemia in neonates and children are discussed separately.
Overview of Candida infections - UpToDate
May 29, 2024 · The immune response of the host is an important determinant of the type of infection caused by Candida. The most benign infections are characterized by local overgrowth on mucous membranes (oropharyngeal involvement, vaginitis) as a …
Candida infections of the abdomen and thorax - UpToDate
Aug 15, 2023 · This topic will review the manifestations of Candida infection involving the abdomen and thorax. Candida peritonitis can complicate continuous peritoneal dialysis in patients with end-stage kidney disease, as discussed separately (see "Fungal peritonitis in …
Vaginitis in adults: Initial evaluation - UpToDate
Nov 6, 2023 · Potassium hydroxide wet mount – The addition of 10 percent potassium hydroxide (KOH) to the wet mount of vaginal discharge destroys cellular elements, thus it is helpful for identifying hyphae and budding yeast for the diagnosis …
Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis
Apr 10, 2024 · Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most common causes of vulvovaginal itching and discharge. The disorder is characterized by inflammation in the setting of Candida species and results in the common vaginitis symptoms of itching and erythema.
Approach to Gram stain and culture results in the ... - UpToDate
Jul 31, 2024 · Gram staining of clinical specimens (including sterile and nonsterile body fluid specimens, biopsy specimens, and positive culture specimens) is useful for guiding empiric clinical management for bacterial infections pending definitive culture data and/or molecular data.
Candida vulvovaginitis in adults: Treatment of acute infection
Jun 28, 2024 · The disorder is characterized by inflammation in the setting of growth of Candida species. Treatment is indicated for the relief of symptoms and varies based on disease severity. This topic will discuss treatment of acute VVC, including …
Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis
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