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Yeast in the urine: solutions for a budding problem

J F Fisher1, C L Newman, J D Sobel

  • 1Augusta Regional Hospital, Georgia.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Candiduria, or yeast in urine, requires careful assessment to distinguish contamination from serious infection. Management strategies for candiduria vary based on patient risk factors and clinical presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology

Background:

  • Candiduria, the presence of Candida yeast in urine, has a wide range of clinical significance, from contamination to disseminated candidiasis.
  • Accurate diagnosis and risk stratification are crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a framework for stratifying patients with candiduria into distinct clinical categories.
  • To guide management strategies based on patient risk factors and the potential for disseminated infection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical significance and risk factors associated with candiduria.
  • Stratification of candiduria cases into three clinical categories based on patient health and risk.
  • Evaluation of management strategies, including antifungal therapy.

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Main Results:

  • Candiduria management should be individualized, considering patient risk factors and clinical presentation.
  • Addressing genitourinary abnormalities and removing catheters can resolve candiduria in some cases.
  • Systemic antifungal therapy may be necessary for high-risk patients or those with disseminated infection.

Conclusions:

  • Patients with candiduria require thorough evaluation for deep-seated infections or candidemia before initiating treatment.
  • Fluconazole is a safe and effective option for treating candidal urinary tract infections, offering advantages over amphotericin B due to its safety and ease of administration.