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candidemia

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can·di·de·mi·a (knd-dm-)
n.
The presence of any fungus of the genus Candida in the blood.

candidemia
the presence in the blood of fungi of the genus Candida.


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Population-based surveillance for candidemia in Australia from 2001 to 2004 identified 1,095 cases.
CANCIDAS is indicated for the first-line treatment of candidemia and other Candida infections - intra-abdominal abscesses, peritonitis (infections within the lining of the abdominal cavity) and pleural space infections (infections within the lining of the lung) and is also approved for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis.
8) Sex, n Male 5 10 Female 3 7 Age, y 66 (40-78) 60 (44-78) Primary condition, n Abdominal surgery 1 7 Abdominal tumor 1 4 Pancreatitis 3 1 Trauma 2 5 Vascular surgery 1 0 Bacteremia, n (%) 4 (50) 10 (59) Candidemia, n (%) 2 (25) 1 (6) SOFA score ([section]) 10 (7-13) 10 (7-16) Leukocyte count, g/L ([section]) 27 (10.
 
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