Candida spp. in Lower Respiratory Tract Secretions – A Ten Years Retrospective Study

Candida spp. in Lower Respiratory Tract Secretions – A Ten Years Retrospective Study

Lower respiratory tract secretions (LRTS) like sputum and tracheal aspirates are frequently sent to the microbiology laboratory from patients with various respiratory pathologies. Improper collection techniques can lead to false-positive results, resulting in improper therapy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ciurea Cristina Nicoleta, Santini Ario, Mare Anca Delia, Kosovski Irina Bianca, Toma Felicia, Vintila Camelia, Pintea-Simon Ionela Anca, Man Adrian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2021-07-01
Series:The Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Subjects:
candida
lower respiratory tract infections
contamination
laboratory diagnosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2021-0016

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