A multi-centric Study of Candida bloodstream infection in Lima-Callao, Peru: Species distribution, antifungal resistance and clinical outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of candidemia is increasing in developing countries. Very little is known about the epidemiology of candidemia in Peru. The aim of this study is to describe the incidence, microbiology, clinical presentation and outcomes of Candida bloodstream infections in three Lima-Callao hospitals.

Methods

Candida spp. isolates were identified prospectively at participant hospitals between November 2013 and January 2015. Susceptibility testing for amphotericin B, fluconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole and anidulafungin was performed using broth microdilution method. Clinical information was obtained from medical records and evaluated.

Results

We collected information on 158 isolates and 157 patients. Median age of patients was 55.0 yrs., and 64.1% were ma

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5395148 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature