Candida Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in  Paediatric Population in Jamnagar District

Dr Prakash Gelotar; Dr Kapil M Gandha; Dr Mala Sinha

Volume : I, Issue : VI, November - 2012

Candida Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Paediatric Population in Jamnagar District

Dr Prakash Gelotar, Dr Kapil M Gandha, Dr Mala Sinha

Abstract :

Background: UTI is a common paediatrics problem. It is causing distress to child and parents. Incidence of Candida UTI is increased in last few decades and to be very precise more by Candida non albicans than C.albicans. Aims: Present study was performed to identify Candida spp. in urine in paediatric population. Also we looked for age and sex differentiation if any. Methods: Total 100 samples were tested by microscopy and culture methods during the study period from January 2012 to June 2012. All culture growths were identified by different methods. Results: Candida spp. was identified in 14% (n=100) of samples. C.tropicalis (42.86%) was the predominant pathogen followed by C. albicans (28.57%), C.glaata (14.29%), C.parapsilosis (7.14%) and C.krusi (7.14%). Candida UTI was identified more in males before 1 year and in female after 1 year. Conclusion: Fungal (Candida) infection should be one of the differential diagnoses while managing UTI. Non albicans spp. shares good amount of prevalence. Determinants like age and sex should also be considered.