30May 2017

IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDA ALBICANS IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY PATIENTS.

  • Microbiologist. TSMU The First University Clinic,MD,PhD(Tbilisi,Georgia).
  • Head of #1 Department of Surgery, TSMU Professor,(Tbilisi,Georgia).
  • Tbilisi State Medical University, #1 department of surgery, associated Professor, MD, ScD (Tbilisi, Georgia).
  • Tbilisi State Medical University, #1 department of surgery, assistant-Professor, MD (Tbilisi, Georgia)
  • Physitian of infection diseases. TSMU The First University Clinic, MD, PhD(Tbilisi, Georgia).
  • Head of Clinical Laboratory. TSMU the First University Clinic, MD(Tbilisi, Georgia).
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Candidiasis occurs in neutropenic patients or in those undergoing abdominal surgery. Independent predictive factors are multiple prior antibiotic treatment courses, the presence of intravascular devices, previous colonization by Candida as well as the rupture of skin or cutaneous anatomical barriers. Candida species frequently contribute to polymicrobial infections that occur following gut perforation, anastomotic leaks after bowel surgery, and acute necrotizing pancreatitis . The reservoir of Candida albicans is mainly the human digestive tract, and a colonization stage usually precedes an established infection. The diagnostic clue may be found on examination of the ascitic fluid. The Candida infection is a serious medical condition that requires an immediate medical attention. The invasive Candida infections are characterized by fever and shock along with low blood pressure, an elevated heart rate, respiratory distress and multiorgan failure. However, an early diagnosis of candidiasis can prevent these complications A high index of suspicion with clinical- microbiological correlation is necessary for the timely diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections to avoid fatal outcomes.

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[Tamar Didbaridze, Nodar Lomidze, Lali Akhmeteli, Liana Saginashvili, Inga Gvasalia, And Nino Gogokhia. (2017); IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDA ALBICANS IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY PATIENTS. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (May). 1847-1849] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Tamar Didbaridze1, Nodar Lomidze2, Lali Akhmeteli3, Liana S

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4319      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/4319

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