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[Epidemiology of candidemia in ICU]

Beatriz Galbán1, Francisco Mariscal

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital General, Planta 7(a), Hospital Universitario La Paz, Castellana 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain. bgalvanguijo@terra.es

Revista Iberoamericana De Micologia
|February 28, 2006
PubMed

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Fungal infections, particularly candidemia, are rising in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Non-albicans Candida species are increasingly causing these serious infections, impacting patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Mycology

Context:

  • Rising incidence of fungal infections globally.
  • Intensive Care Units (ICUs) as high-prevalence settings for infections.
  • Increased number of high-risk patients in ICUs.

Purpose:

  • To review the incidence of candidemia in ICUs.
  • To discuss the mortality associated with candidemia.
  • To analyze the economic impact of candidemia.

Summary:

  • Candidemia incidence is increasing in ICUs.
  • Non-Candida albicans species are a growing cause of candidemia.
  • High mortality and significant economic burden are associated with candidemia.

Impact:

  • Highlights the growing threat of fungal infections in critical care.
  • Underscores the need for improved diagnostics and treatment strategies.
  • Emphasizes the economic consequences of candidemia in ICUs.

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