[Epidemiology of candidemia in ICU].
During the last decades there has been an important increase in the incidence of fungal infections. These infections are common in the setting of Intensive Care Units (ICU), where the prevalence of high-risk patients is important. In this review we discuss the incidence of candidemia in ICUs, as well as the mortality and economic impact. The participation of non-Candida albicans Candida species in the etiology of these infections is currently increasing.
Galbán
Beatriz
B
Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital General, Planta 7(a), Hospital Universitario La Paz, Castellana 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain. bgalvanguijo@terra.es
Mariscal
Francisco
F
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016469:Fungemia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007362:Intensive Care Units