Prevalence and fluconazole susceptibility of Candida species recovered from the oropharynx of healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs.
We compared oropharyngeal cultures and fluconazole susceptibility for Candida in 100 healthcare workers (HCWs) and 100 non-HCWs. Isolates were identified using standard microbiological methods. Susceptibility was determined by Etest and microtiter method. There was no significant difference in prevalence or species of oropharyngeal Candida between HCWs and non-HCWs. Fluconazole resistance was infrequent.
Klein
Joel D
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Department of Pediatrics, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D015995:Prevalence
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole