[Candiduria].
Fungal urinary tract infections, especially those caused by Candida species, have become increasingly frequent over the last decade, especially in hospitalized patients. However, no clearly defined criteria can distinguish between colonization and infection or between upper and lower urinary tract infection. The authors review the risk factors, epidemiology and pathogenesis of candiduria and propose diagnostic and treatment strategies for most of the situations encountered in clinical practice.
Lavigne
Jean-Philippe
JP
Laboratoire de Bactériologie, Virologie, Parasitologie, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire de Carémeau, CHU de Nîmes, France.
Sotto
Albert
A
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy