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Payam Behzadi1, Elham Behzadi, Hodjjat Yazdanbod
1MSc, Microbiology Department, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Tehran, Iran.
Maedica
|October 7, 2011
Summary
Candida albicans caused 6.8% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients. This fungal pathogen was significantly more common in females, highlighting a key demographic for UTI prevention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Candida albicans is a common opportunistic fungal pathogen.
- Urinary tract candidiasis is a significant clinical concern.
- Understanding the epidemiology of Candida-associated UTIs is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Candida albicans.
- To analyze the prevalence of Candida-associated UTIs over a two-year period.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with Candida-associated UTIs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of archived laboratory data.
- Data collection via questionnaires from patients referred to Dr. Shariati Hospital's Central Laboratory.
- Statistical analysis using Chi-Square tests with SPSS software (version 15).
Main Results:
- Candida albicans accounted for 6.8% of all UTIs studied.
- Bacterial pathogens were responsible for the remaining 93.2% of UTIs.
- A statistically significant association was found between Candida-associated UTIs and the female gender (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Candida albicans represents a notable, albeit less common, cause of UTIs compared to bacteria.
- The female gender is a significant risk factor for developing UTIs caused by Candida albicans.
- Further research into targeted prevention and treatment strategies for female patients is warranted.
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