The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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J Assoc Physicians India · Jul 2005
Candidemia--an under-recognized nosocomial infection in Indian hospitals.
To study the occurrence of candidemia as a nosocomial infection in a large Indian teaching hospital and to evaluate the predisposing factors for development of such infections. ⋯ Candidemia is an important problem in Indian hospitals. Diagnostic delays could be shortened by more active screening for candidemia especially in the intensive care settings. The rising incidence of non-albicans candidemia in the United States probably is true here as well. There should be a concerted effort to control known risk factors especially in intensive care units.