Clinical characteristics, outcomes and risk factors of candidial infections with critically ill patients in respiratory intensive care unit in turkey

Abstract

Candidial infection is associated with high mortality in critically ill patients. Fungal infections compose a major problem in intensive care units in both developed and developing countries. Candidemia is associated with a prolonged hospital stay, resulting in increasedcosts, and high mortality. MethodsThis study was conducted in a 12-bed adult respiratory intensive care unit (>18 years). Clinical and laboratory data from patients with candidial infection were collected retrospectively.