Increase in Candida parapsilosis candidemia in cancer patients

Conclusions: In short,C. parapsilosisas the leading non-albicans Candidaspp.isolates in candidemia is posing a major threat for cancer patients. The study highlights the urgent need to evaluate the possibility of development ofC. parapsilosis candidemia in cancer patients exposed to these risk factors effective and prevention strategies against this causative agent transmitted through nosocomial route should be implemented.
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research