Epidemiology and antifungal susceptibility of invasive Candida tropicalis

Abstract

Abstract: With the using of antineoplastic, immunosuppressive and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents, the incidence of fungal infections climbed significantly, most of which were caused by Candida species.Candida tropicalis has become the commonest pathogenic non-albicans Candida species.In China, the prevalence of C.tropicalis and its resistant rate to fluconazole and voriconazole were much higher than worldwide average level.However, comparing to Candida albicans, researching and related clinical information about C.tropicalis was insufficient.Therefore, the aim of the present article was to have a comprehensive and systematic review of the risk factors of invasive C.tropicalis infection, epidemiology and antifungal resistance.

Key words: Candida tropicalis, epidemiology, antifungal susceptibility

CLC Number:

R519.3

FAN Xin, XU Ying-chun. Epidemiology and antifungal susceptibility of invasive Candida tropicalis[J]. Chinese Journal of Mycology, 2014, 9(6): 368-372.

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