Presentation
BACKGROUND: The clinical and microbiological characteristics of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by Candida species is described, including 72 cases in the literature and a case of Candida glabrata infection handled at the present centre. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Workup
Conclusion It could be appropriate to include more detailed analyses of procoagulant and fibrinolytic factors in the diagnostic workup of neonatal thrombosis, also through the investigation of genetic polymorphisms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Genitourinary candidiasis - A urinalysis should be performed; evidence of white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), protein, and yeast cells is common; urine fungal cultures are useful Gastrointestinal candidiasis - Endoscopy with or without biopsy See Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]
"Candidiasis: Workup". Medscape. WebMD. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016. ^ Mastromarino P, Vitali B, Mosca L (July 2013). "Bacterial vaginosis: a review on clinical trials with probiotics" (PDF). [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment
In addition, the development of resistance to antifungal agents is a crucial factor for assessing the appropriate antifungals that can be used for treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Antifungal agents based on microbial susceptibility tests are the first-line treatment choice for C. glabrata infection, but the prognosis might be more dependent on the basic condition of the host. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
What is the prognosis of thrush? The prognosis of candidiasis and how long it will last depends on the severity of the infection and the status of the immune system of the patient. [medicinenet.com]
What Is the Prognosis? Once treatment starts, most candidiasis infections get better within about 2 weeks. Recurrences are fairly common. Long-lasting thrush is sometimes related to pacifiers. [healthychildren.org]
Prognosis Typically, in otherwise healthy people with superficial candidiasis, a properly treated infection goes away without leaving permanent damage. [drugs.com]
Etiology
However, it was not until 1954 that the Eighth Botanical Congress officially endorsed the binomial Candida albicans as the nomen conservandum formally ending the 200 year long uncertainty over the etiology and taxonomy of Candida. [antimicrobe.org]
Mycological and molecular identification of the necrotic tissues isolate revealed C. glabrata as etiologic agent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
To date, little is known about its epidemiology, virulence, and antifungal susceptibility. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology of invasive candidiasis: a persistent public health problem. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2007;20(1):133–63. doi: 20/1/133[pii]10.1128/CMR.00029-06. CrossRef PubMed Google Scholar 2. [doi.org]
Ecology of candida and epidemiology of candidasis. London: Bailliere Tindall, 1988:85–6. ↵ Singh S, Sobel J Bhargava P, et al. Vaginitis due to Candida krusei: epidemiology, clinical aspects, and therapy. [sti.bmj.com]
Pathophysiology
Therefore, the presence of putative virulent, pro-inflammatory C. parapsilosis strains in RTT could represent an additional factor in RTT's gastrointestinal pathophysiology, whose mechanisms are not yet clearly understood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
References:[1][2][3][4][5][6] Pathophysiology Clinical features Local mucocutaneous Oropharyngeal (oral thrush) Pseudomembranous candidiasis White plaque in the oral cavity that can be scraped off, giving way to red, inflamed, or bleeding areas. [amboss.com]
Department of Pathophysiology Medical School, University of Athens Athens Greece [doi.org]
Pathophysiology Candida species are yeastlike fungi that can form true hyphae and pseudohyphae. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Clioquinol could be used as a coating to prevent morphological switching and thus prevent biofilm formation. Furthermore, clioquinol may have future applications in the treatment of Candida infections linked to the use of IUDs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In addition, guidance was publish for the laboratory investigation, management and infection prevention and control of cases of Candida auris [10]. [gov.uk]
Prevention In some high-risk patients, anti-fungal agents may be used prophylactically to prevent infections. [solutionsdesignedforhealthcare.com]
Addressing the underlying cause can help ease symptoms caused by candidiasis and prevent recurring infections. Many types of fungi live in and on the human body, including the genus of yeasts known as Candida. [healthline.com]
Beginning in 2016, the CDC, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and Public Health England, among others, released a series of alerts to inform clinicians, laboratorians, infection prevention practitioners, and public health [jcm.asm.org]