title: Candida albicans and incontinence.
abstract: Incontinent patients are at increased risk for developing perineal Candida albicans infection. Effective nursing intervention, antifungal medication, and a moisture barrier ointment can reduce patient discomfort and healing time.
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authors.lastname: McMullen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009824:Ointments; D010502:Perineum; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009824:Ointments