Catheter-related Candida bloodstream infection in intensive care unit patients: a subgroup analysis of the China-SCAN study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In patients hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU), Candida infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and costs. However, previous studies reported confused risk factors for catheter-related Candida bloodstream infection (CRCBSI). The objective was to describe the risk factors, microbiology, management and outcomes of CRCBSI in the China-SCAN population.

Methods

Patients with ≥1 Candida-positive peripheral blood culture were selected from the China-SCAN study. Peripheral and catheter blood samples were collected for Candida isolation. Patients with the same strain of Candida in peripheral and catheter blood samples were considered as being with CRCBSI, while patients with Candida-positive peripheral blood cultures only or different strains

SUBMITTER: Hu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4234860 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature