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[Urinary tract infection by Candida species]
Alberto González-Pedraza Avilés1, Rosalina Luís Hernández, Jesús Luna Avila
1Departamento Medicina Familiar, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), México. albemari@correo.unam.mx
Atencion Primaria
|September 2, 2006
Summary
Candida urinary tract infections (UTIs) occurred in 5.1% of patients, with no direct link to diabetes mellitus. However, previous treatments and diabetes duration were associated risk factors for fungal UTIs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Diabetology
Context:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, with fungal etiologies like Candida being increasingly recognized.
- Diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor for various infections, but its specific association with Candida UTIs requires further investigation.
- Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of Candida UTIs in diabetic and non-diabetic populations is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency and characteristics of Candida urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with and without diabetes mellitus.
- To compare the occurrence of Candida UTIs between diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with Candida UTIs in the studied population.
Summary:
- This longitudinal, descriptive, and observational study included 237 patients, investigating Candida UTIs in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.
- The overall prevalence of Candida UTIs was 5.1%, with Candida albicans accounting for 33% of cases.
- No significant association was found between Candida UTIs and age, sex, or the presence of diabetes mellitus. However, previous treatments, prior UTIs, and the duration of diabetes were identified as significant risk factors.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of considering Candida as a causative agent in UTIs, particularly in patients with predisposing factors.
- Informs clinical practice by emphasizing the need for targeted diagnostic approaches for fungal UTIs in at-risk individuals.
- Contributes to the understanding of fungal UTI epidemiology and risk stratification in diverse patient groups.
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