Pediatric Risk Factors for Candidemia Secondary to Candida glabrata and Candida krusei Species.

Abstract

This 13-year retrospective study investigated risk factors for candidemia secondary to Candida species with increased likelihood of fluconazole resistance. Of 344 candidemia cases, 23 were caused by C glabrata or C krusei (CGCK). Age >2 years, recent fluconazole exposure, and recent surgery were independent risk factors for CGCK.

• Authors: Priya A Prasad, Brian T Fisher, Susan E Coffin, Thomas J Walsh, Karin L McGowan, Robert Gross, Theoklis E Zaoutis
• Journal: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc) Vol. 2 Issue 3 Pg. 263-6 (Sep 2013) ISSN: 2048-7193 [Print] England
• PMID: 24009984 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
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