Recurrent Candidemia: Trends and Risk Factors Among Persons Residing in 4 US States, 2011-2018.

Emma E SeagleBrendan R JacksonShawn R LockhartEmily N JenkinsAndrew RevisMonica M FarleyLee H HarrisonWilliam SchaffnerTiffanie M MarkusRebecca A PierceAlexia Y ZhangMeghan M Lyman

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2022)

Candidemia recurrence >30 days after initial infection occurred in >1 in 20 persons with candidemia. Associations with younger age and hepatitis C suggest injection drug use may play a modifiable role. Prevention efforts targeting central line care and total parenteral nutrition use may help reduce the risk of recurrent candidemia.

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