Candida Auris Colonization
Conditions
Keywords
colonization, ICU, candida auris
Brief summary
The study is aimed to assess the risk factors for acquiring candida auris skin colonization during an outbreak in an ICU.
Detailed description
Candida auris is unique when compared to other pathogenic fungi, as it spreads in the hospital rapidly. Therefore, it can cause healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks, it is resistant to antimicrobials and disinfectants and it is persisting on human skin and in the inanimate environment. There are few works listing factors found associated with candida auris candidemia, including longer CVC days, prior antibiotics, mechanical ventilation and longer ICU stay. Most of the research for candida auris risk factor doesn't differentiate colonization and infection, or, focuses on risk factors leading from colonization to infection. The study is aimed to assess the risk factors for acquiring candida auris skin colonization during an outbreak in an ICU.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Barzilai Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* hospitalization in ICU * Screened for candida auris
Exclusion criteria
* Age \<18 yeas. * No data. * No candida screen.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Colonization with Candida auris | From hospitalization in ICU until 2 weeks following discharge from ICU, a maximum of 90 days. | Positive screening for candida auris, taken by nose/ armpits and groin swabs and either directly seeded on a selective medium or by positive PCR. |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed