Systemic and disseminated candidiasis complicating acute renal failure.
One case of disseminated Candida albicans infection and two cases of systemic C. albicans infection in patients with acute renal failure are described. The predisposing factors and management implications are discussed and therapeutic recommendations made.
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005437:Flucytosine / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010537:Peritoneum
D000666:Amphotericin B; D005437:Flucytosine