Title: Analysis of candida isolated from feces specimens of inpatients
Abstract:Objective To analyze candida in feces of inpatients.Methods Candida strains isolated from feces specimens of inpatients in Bethune International Peace Hospital from April 1 to 30,2008,were identified ...Objective To analyze candida in feces of inpatients.Methods Candida strains isolated from feces specimens of inpatients in Bethune International Peace Hospital from April 1 to 30,2008,were identified by the CHROMagar medium. The clinical data of inpatients was collected.Results In the study period,1 011 specimens of feces were sent for detection, and 86 (8.51%) were positive for fungi, 76(7.52%) positive for Candida.The positive proportion of blastospore and /or pseudohypha in abnormal shape feces was higher than in normal shape feces (P0.01).Conclusions Blastospore and/or pseudohypha in feces specimens are important clues for diagnosis of gastrointestinal candida infection.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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