Prevalence of UTI due to Candida spp. in Pediatrics Population: A Tertiary Care Hospital Based Study in Mathura
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UTI, Mid stream urine, Candida spp, Fungal cultureAbstract
Background: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in western UP, India, with the aim of finding the profile of the Paediatric urinary tract infection (UTI), fungal pathogens involved.
Methods: Total 200 pediatric cases were involved in this study. Out of 200, only 28 cases had infection. This study was conducted in Department of Pediatrics. This study was conducted over a period of one and half year.
Results: This study showed that prevalence of UTI more common due to Candida tropicalis (42.8%) among all Cadia spp.
Conclusions: This study concludes that fungal (Candida) infection should be one of the differential diagnoses while managing UTI. Non albicans spp. shares good amount of prevalence. Determinants like age and sex should also be considered.
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