Trend of Candida species profiles and their susceptibility to various antifungals in Jakarta, Indonesia
Penulis: CR Tjampakasari, Y Rosana, M Wahid
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JurnalCurrent Medical Mycology
PenerbitCurrent Medical Mycology, e150754, 2025, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Tahun Publikasi2025
ISSN24233439
Jenis SumberGoogle Scholar
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Background and Purpose Fungal infections are prevalent in tropical countries, and their etiology depends on various factors, including the underlying cause and accompanying risk factors. Accurate diagnosis through culture and identification is crucial to determine the causative agent, followed by antifungal susceptibility testing to guide appropriate management. Candida species are the most commonly found causative agents in fungal infection cases. Given the diverse range of Candida causing infections, antifungal treatments also vary widely. This study aims to investigate Candida species profiles and evaluate the susceptibility to various antifungal agents, providing valuable insights for effective treatment strategies.Materials and Methods The study was conducted during 2020-2024 consisting of 2470 samples of various specimens. Samples were inoculated onto Sabouraud Dextrose Agar for fungal culture, and …
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