scholarly journals Experimental Urinary Tract Infection in Rats Caused by Candida albicans

1973 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 474-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. J. Miraglia ◽  
K. J. Renz
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection

scholarly journals Fungal urinary tract infection in outpatient practice: approaches to diagnosis and treatment

2022 ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
N. V. Sturov ◽  
S. V. Popov ◽  
I. Yu. Shmelkov
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Days Of Therapy

Introduction. In recent years, the role of fungal infection in inpatient and outpatient patients has been increasing. At the same time, there are currently no recommendations on the duration of treatment of outpatient patients with fungal urinary tract infection (UTI). Aim of the study. Optimization of methods of diagnosis and treatment of outpatient patients with fungal UTI.Materials and methods. To detect fungi in urine, the E. Koneman et al. (1997) method was improved. 56 patients with fungal UTI were examined. The efficacy of fluconazole in the treatment of fungal UTI was studied in 53 patients.Results. Candida albicans was detected in 37% of cases of fungal UTI in outpatient patients. Risk factors for fungal UTI in outpatient patients include: antibacterial therapy, infravesical obstruction, type 2 diabetes mellitus and the presence of urinary drainage. The microbiological efficacy of fluconazole therapy for 7, 10 and 14 days was 83.0%, 94.3% and 96.2%, respectively. The growth of fungi in the urine a month after treatment was absent in 86.7% of patients. In outpatient patients with fungal UTI without type 2 diabetes mellitus, the efficacy of fluconazole at a dose of 150 mg per day for 7 days was 94.9%. In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after 7 days of therapy, the efficacy was 50.0%.Conclusions. The most common causative agent of fungal UTI in outpatient patients is Candida albicans. To detect fungi in urine, samples should be seeded on selective media, while increasing the seeding volume to 0.1 ml and extending the incubation time to 96 hours. Fluconazole is a highly effective treatment for fungal UTI at a dose of 150 mg per day for 7 days, however, in patients with diabetes mellitus, therapy should last at least 10 days.

scholarly journals INCIDENCES OF CANDIDA ALBICANS AND NON-ALBICANS AMONG CATHETER-ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION PATIENTS OF AKOLA CITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Khandare Ln ◽  
Barate Dl
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Catheter Urine

Objective: Candida spp. is the third leading cause of catheter-related infections. Candida species is a part of human microflora and it becomes pathogenic when certain conditions are present and cause an opportunistic infections. The present study was undertaken to determine incidences of Candida albicans and non-albicans among catheterized urinary tract infection (UTI) patients of Akola city.Methods: A total 60 catheter urine samples were collected from patient of all the age group and both sex who had indwelling urinary catheter. The collected catheterized urine samples of patients from various hospitals of Akola city were used for isolation using HiCrome Candida differential agar.Results: It was found that highest frequency of isolation of Candida spp. was from age group 61-70 years. The predominance of male candidate was more than female having Candida spp. in catheter-associated UTI (C-UTI). Among the Candida spp. C. albicans (64.81%) was predominant over non-albicans spp. while in non-albicans Candida krusei and Candida glabrata were predominant showing 11.11% incidences. It was followed by Candida tropicalis (9.2%) and Candida parapsilosis (3.7%).Conclusion: The incidences of C. albicans and non-albicans were high among catheter-associated UTI patients.

scholarly journals Treatment of Candiduria with Micafungin: A Case Series

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny Lagrotteria ◽  
Coleman Rotstein ◽  
Christine H Lee
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Candida Glabrata ◽  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Tract Infections

There has been a gradual increase in the incidence of non-Candida albicans-related nosocomial infections.Candida glabrataurinary tract infections have increased in frequency, and treating these infections can be difficult because the organism may be resistant to fluconazole. A newer antifungal agent, micafungin, which belongs in the class of echinocandins, provides an alternative and effective therapy againstC glabrata. The present report describes three cases ofC glabrata-associated urinary tract infections successfully treated with micafungin. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of successful treatment ofC glabrataand azole-resistantC albicans-associated urinary tract infection with an echinocandin.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Adult Females in Omu-Aran South-West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Ndako James A. ◽  
Akinyomade Owolabi ◽  
Oludolapo Olatinsu ◽  
Adedapo O. Omolade ◽  
Ilochi Ifeanyi
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Proteus Species

Background: Urinary tract infection is caused by the presence and replication of microorganisms in the urinary tract. Urinary tract infection is a major health problem among females especially among pregnant women and this is caused by the physiological makeup of the female urinary tract. Objective: This study was designed to assess the epidemiology of UTIs present amidst pregnant women and females residing in the Omu-Aran community. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 individuals were involved of which 50 were pregnant women while the remaining 50 were non-pregnant females. Semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to all participants to obtain their data. Samples of urine (early morning midstream) were collected in universal bottles from participants. The urine specimens were cultured on four different agar plates which were; cystein lactose electrolyte deficient agar, blood agar, MacConkey agar and nutrient agar for significant bacteria growth. Microscopic and macroscopic examination was also carried out on the samples for possible detection of infections. Results: The result of the culture showed a significant bacterial growth of 77% and 23% of the samples collected showed no significant bacterial growth. Bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., Proteus species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans were isolated. With Staphylococcus aureus predominantly present and observed as the causative factor for (45.4%) occurrence of UTIs, closely followed by Staphylococcus saprophyticus (13.0%), Escherichia coli (13.0%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (9.1%) Proteus species (9.1%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (7.8%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (1.3%). However the only fungi isolated was Candida albicans showing (1.3%) prevalence, Candida is the most common cause of fungal infections in humans. Conclusion: Results obtained in this work showed a high prevalence of Urinary tract infection at our study location. A prompt enlightenment campaign and need for periodic check among females is highly advocated to reduce or out rightly eliminate the spread of common uropathogens in circulation.

scholarly journals Determination of Predisposing Factors in Developing Candida albicans Associated Urinary Tract Infection and Antifungal Sensitivity Profile

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Sham Lal ◽  
Om Parkash ◽  
Pardeep Kumar ◽  
Zulfiqar Ali Malik ◽  
Khalida Unar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Urine Specimens ◽  
Sensitivity Profile

Aim: Candiduria is very common in hospitalized patients. It poses a clinical challenge for the physicians since it is usually asymptomatic. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated with nosocomial candiduria in urinary tract infection (UTI) suspected patients in Methodology: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and to determine their antifungal sensitivity profile. The urine specimens (168) were collected, microscopically screened for presence of yeast, cultured and analyzed for counting, isolation, phenotypic identification of Candida albicans. and testing antifungal resistance profile. Data regarding age, gender, use of catheter, use of antibiotics, diabetes mellitus among patients was also recorded. Results: Out of 168 specimens, C. albicans were isolated from 69 specimens, whereas 20 specimens showed other Candida spp. Age >45 years, gender female, previous use of antibiotics, urinary catheterization, stay in ICU >1 week were found the main predisposing factors (p<0.05) responsible for developing nosocomial candiduria. All C. albicans isolates were found either susceptible or susceptible-dose dependent to fluconazole, amphotericin B and voriconazole; however, 62.32% of the isolates were resistant to itraconazole. Conclusion: Most frequent candiduria, possible predisposing factors in ICU patients and resistance of C. albicans towards itraconazole is alarming and highlights the need of candiduria surveillance.

Development of an Immunosuppressed, Catheterized Murine Model for Ascending Candida albicans Urinary Tract Infection

1998 ◽  
Vol 65 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
E Navarro ◽  
D E Johnson ◽  
C V Lockatell ◽  
T J Walsh ◽  
J W Warren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Murine Model
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