Evaluation of Candida species and antifungal susceptibilities among children with invasive candidiasis

Sutcu M., Acar M., Genc G., Kokcu I., Akturk H., Atay G., ...More

TURK PEDIATRI ARSIVI-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS, vol.52, no.3, pp.145-153, 2017 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/turkpediatriars.2017.5291
  • Journal Name: TURK PEDIATRI ARSIVI-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.145-153
  • Keywords: Antifungal susceptibility, child, invasive candidiasis, INTENSIVE-CARE-UNIT, RISK-FACTORS, FLUCONAZOLE, INFECTIONS, RESISTANCE, HOSPITALS
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Non-albicans Candida species and resistant microorganisms have been more commonly isolated in invasive candidiasis in recent years. The aim of this study was to evaluate the distrubution of Candida spp and antifungal resistance in our clinic.