Use of isothermal microcalorimetry to quantify the influence of glucose and antifungals on the growth of Candida albicans in urine

摘要

AimsUrinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Candida spp. is an increasing problem in clinical practice. Risk factors include diabetes mellitus, extremes of age, urinary tract abnormalities and indwelling catheters. Here, we determined the applicability of isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC) for the detection and antifungal drug susceptibility testing of Candida albicans in artificial urine.