Comparison of the epidemiology risk factors outcome and degree of organ failures of patients with candidemia acquired before or during ICU treatment

摘要

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to compare the epidemiology, risk factors, severity and outcome of two types of ICU-treated candidemias: namely, ICU-acquired candidemia (acquired after 48-hour ICU stay) (ICUAC group), and those needing ICU treatment for candidemia acquired before ICU admission or during the first 48-hour ICU stay (non-ICUAC group).