Candida infection in severe burns.
Candida infection has become an important cause of morbidity and death in burned or immunosuppressed patients. Two patients with extensive burn complicated with Candida infection are presented, along with the risk factors, diagnostic procedures, and current methods of treatment.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents