Changes in the Distribution of Candida Species Isolated from the Hemocultures of Patients in the Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela

Changes in the Distribution of Candida Species Isolated from the Hemocultures of Patients in the Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Venezuela

The epidemiology of candidemia in the Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo (SAHUM) was studied. From January 2008 to March 2010, 78 candidemia episodes from 70 patients were analyzed. Ages ranged from 15 days to 80 years old. Patients were hospitalized in different wards at SAHUM. C...

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Main Authors: Belinda Calvo, Luzmila Mesa, Armindo Perozo, Maritza Pineda, Haydée Beltrán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales 2010-08-01
Series:Kasmera
Subjects:
candida
candidemia
hemocultivos
Venezuela
Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo
Online Access:https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4860

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