Torulopsis glabrata fungal cystitis

The finding of Torulopsis glabrata fungal cystitis has become increasingly evident. The presence of indwelling urinary catheters, diabetes mellitus, and prior antibiotic therapy are significant risk factors in its development. Three cases are presented exemplifying the presentation of this disease....

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Published inUrology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 343 - 344
Main Authors Siminovitch, J.M.P, Herman, G.P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.10.1984
Elsevier Science
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Candida - drug effects
Candida - isolation & purification
Cystitis - diagnosis
Cystitis - drug therapy
Cystitis - etiology
Cystitis - microbiology
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Female
Human mycoses
Humans
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous mycoses
Mycoses
Mycoses - diagnosis
Mycoses - drug therapy
Infection
Human
Urinary system disease
Torulopsis glabrata
Catheterization
Mycosis
Urinary bladder
Diabetes mellitus
Etiopathogenesis
Complication
Diagnostic
Cystitis
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Summary:The finding of Torulopsis glabrata fungal cystitis has become increasingly evident. The presence of indwelling urinary catheters, diabetes mellitus, and prior antibiotic therapy are significant risk factors in its development. Three cases are presented exemplifying the presentation of this disease. A discussion of its diagnosis and a protocol for its management are outlined.
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ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/0090-4295(84)90206-1