Candida is also a type of fungus that has grown in the field of health due to its acquisition in hospitals by immunosuppressed patients, difficult to treat because it is resistant to various antifungals but difficult to identify, which could be confused with other Candida species, and is currently known as “superfungal”.
Candida auris was first inspected in 2009 from a secret of the Japanese patient, and in 2016 it was determined that the onset of this fungus should be reported, as control of this infection is difficult.
- Candida infection is more common in people who stay in the hospital for long periods of time and have a weakened immune system.
- Which promotes the presence of humans in the bloodstream.
- Causing certain symptoms to appear such as:.
This fungus is identified in oxide, however, it is most associated with urinary tract and respiratory system infections, and may be confused with other microorganisms.
The diagnosis of Candida infection is also difficult, since the identification methods available for this particular bacterium are very specific, and other more specific tests such as PCR, for example, need to be carried out to confirm the species. The fungus can also be found in other biological products such as hereditary secretions, respiratory secretions, and urine.
The risk of Candida infection is higher when the person is hospitalized for a long time, uses antifungal agents previously, had a central venous catheter or other tubes in the body, was recently treated with surgical procedures and caused chronic diseases such as diabetes. has a weak immune system.
Prolonged and indiscriminate use of antibiotics may also promote infection of this “superfunum” because an excess of antibiotics can eliminate the bacterial ability to combat the entry of Candida auris into the body, thus preventing infection. This way, when more antibiotics are used, they may present a risk of infection with this “superfunum,” especially when the person is in the hospital.
In addition, people who have surgery, have chronic diseases such as diabetes, for example, and have a weakened immune system, have an increased risk of Candida auris infection.
That’s why it’s important for the hospital to have an effective infection control system and encourage infection prevention measures, both with the patient and visitors and with the health team. We know how to prevent hospital infections.
Treatment of Candida is also complicated, as this fungus has shown resistance to antifungal agents normally used in the treatment of Candida infections, in this way the treatment indicated by the doctor will depend on the severity of the infection and how the patient’s immune system is located, indicating the use of antifungals of the equine-similar class or the combination of several antifungals in high doses.
It is important that the Candida infection is identified and treated as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to the bloodstream and leading to a generalized infection, which in turn can be fatal.