Nosocomial Fungal Infection among Inpatients:A Clinical Analysis / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical status about fungal infections in hospital and the types,distribution status and risk factors of the fungi.The cause of nosocomial fungal infection is discussed so as to explore its prophylactic and treatment measures.METHODS Retrospective analysis method was used to analyze 495 patients with fungal infection in People′s Hospital of Shaoxing from Jan 1999 to Dec 2003.RESULTS The major causes of nosocomial fungal infection were found including usage of broadspectrum antibiotics,immunosuppressors and other chemotherapeutics and invasive operations.CONCLUSIONS Antibiotics should be used according to the national standard strictly to prevent dysbacteriosis.Sterile operation and disinfection technique should be carried out strictly to prevent external infections.The primary diseases and malnutrition should be treated actively so as to improve body′s resistibility.These important measures can be helpful against nosocomial fungal infection.