Prevalence And Prognosis Of Candidiasis Among Covid-19 Patients: Data From ICU Department

Yeast species belonging to the Candida genus, including Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, and Candida krusei, are the most prevalent fungal species inhabiting various mucosal surfaces, such as the skin and the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts [1]. Although being commensal within the human host, Candida species are equipped with virulence attributes, enabling them to invade when opportunities arise and cause various infections in humans, especially when the immune system is impaired. We retrospectively studied total lymphocytes count and Candida infection in 142 patients who were admitted to TSMU The First university Clinic Intensive care unit department between 14.10.20 – 02.02.21 . Among 142 patients Candida spp were isolated in 15,4%(22/142) patients. In all this patients total lymphocytes count were low. Candidemia was not dectected. Candiduria was observed in 2 patients(9%, 2/22). Our data is close to the White, P.L. et al studies from UK which have reported 12.6%(17/135) of Candidiasis.