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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Microbiology

Background:

  • Endogenous candidiasis is an underrecognized complication in non-neutropenic critically ill patients.
  • Long-stay ICU patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and immunoparalysis are at high risk.
  • Candida spp. colonization can progress to invasive disease, with candidemia often being a late indicator.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify high-risk ICU patients for Candida spp. infections.
  • To develop an early diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for endogenous candidiasis.
  • To improve patient safety and outcomes in the ICU.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm based on clinical investigations (1978-early 2000s).
  • Utilized systematic surveillance cultures to detect multifocal Candida spp. colonization.
  • Initiated early antifungal therapy and individualized treatment protocols.

Main Results:

  • Implementation of the strategy reduced attributable mortality from candidiasis in ICU patients.
  • Candida spp. infection identified as a sentinel indicator of immune dysfunction and physiological fragility.
  • Risk-based surveillance combined with early targeted therapy improved patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized approach to diagnosing and treating endogenous candidiasis in high-risk ICU patients is effective.
  • Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing Candida spp. infections in critical illness.
  • Integrating surveillance and targeted therapy enhances patient safety in the ICU.