[Urinary infections caused by yeasts]

Remarks are presented on the significance of yeasts found in urine samples. Initially an incidence of 4.5% and 4.7% was reported but more careful clinical and microbiological assessment in two later series revealed a 3.5% and 3.4% incidence of yeast-induced UTI. A very recent survey revealed yeast-induced UTI in 3.4% of inpatients and 0.35% of outpatients. The percentages refer to the total number of positive and negative samples examined. Finally risk factors and the distribution of these infections in terms of age, sex and hospital department are discussed.