Comparison of nosocomial candidemia of pediatric and adult cases in 2-years period at a Turkish university hospital

• Published in: The Eurasian journal of medicine Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 87 - 91
• Main Authors: Birinci, Asuman, Cayci, Yeliz Tanriverdi, Bilgin, Kemal, Gunaydin, Murat, Acuner, Cagatay, Esen, Saban
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey Atatürk University School of Medicine 01.08.2011; Atatürk University
• Subjects: Bloodstream infection; Candida; Epidemiology; Mortality; Original; Risk factors; Bloodstream infection; Epidemiology; Candida; Mortality; Risk factors

Although there are limited numerous reports of candidemia in adults, data on paediatrics are stil limeted. The aim of the present study was to compare the aetiology and risk factors of nosocomial candidemia among the paediatric and adults in our hospital. This study includes the patients hospitalise...