Fungal urinary tract infection among chronic liver disease patients with hepatic encephalopathy and its treatment outcomes.

Published in: JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2020)

FUTI in CLD patients with HE is common in hospitalized patients even without symptoms, and a high index of suspicion is required. Candida albicans was the most common organism. Prompt recognition and treatment can improve overall outcome.

Keyphrases

candida albicans
urinary tract infection
biofilm formation
early onset
staphylococcus aureus