Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Biochemical Technology
Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Biochemical Technology
Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Biochemical Technology
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Methods: A prospective study was done on catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). The
Keywords: Catheter associated urinary tract infec-
urine samples were collected and processed following standard microbiological protocols.
tion; Candida albicans; Candiduria; Non albicans Can-
dida spp; Health care associated infections Results: The overall rate of CAUTI was found to be 1.6 per 1000 catheter days. The rates of catheter
associated bacteriuria and candiduria in our health care setup were noted as 1.2 and 0.4 respectively.
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Conclusion: The present surveillance study helped us to generate institutional data regarding CAUTI
in ICU patients with a special reference to candiduria. In our institute, the incidence of candiduria was low.
seems to be related to an extent to management decisions and Microbiology, Rural Medical College and Hospital of Pravara
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Citation: Deorukhkar SC, Saini S, Raytekar NA, Sebastian MD (2016) Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Candida Infections in Intensive Care Unit Patients. J Clin
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Citation: Deorukhkar SC, Saini S, Raytekar NA, Sebastian MD (2016) Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Candida Infections in Intensive Care Unit Patients. J Clin
Microbiol Biochem Technol 2(1): 015-017.
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Citation: Deorukhkar SC, Saini S, Raytekar NA, Sebastian MD (2016) Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Candida Infections in Intensive Care Unit Patients. J Clin
Microbiol Biochem Technol 2(1): 015-017.