Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris Infections in Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease Patients, India, April-July 2020.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(11): 2694-2696, 2020 Nov.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-734338
ABSTRACT
In New Delhi, India, candidemia affected 15 critically ill coronavirus disease patients admitted to an intensive care unit during April-July 2020. Candida auris accounted for two thirds of cases; case-fatality rate was high (60%). Hospital-acquired C. auris infections in coronavirus disease patients may lead to adverse outcomes and additional strain on healthcare resources.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Candida
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Candidiasis
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Cross Infection
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Coronavirus Infections
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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