Evaluation of blood stream infections by Candida in three tertiary hospitals in Salvador, Brazil: a case-control study

Invasive infections caused by Candida spp. are an important problem in immunocompromised patients. There is scarce data on the epidemiology of blood stream candidiasis in Salvador, Brazil. This study evaluates the risk factors associated with candidemia, among patients admitted to three tertiary, pr...

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Main Authors: Maria Goreth Barberino, Nanci Silva, Carla Rebouças, Katarine Barreiro, Ana Paula Alcântara, Eduardo M. Netto, Lígia Albuquerque, Carlos Brites
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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