Prevalence of Candidiasis Infection & Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern at Tertiary Care Hospital, Jaipur

Background: Candida species are among the most common fungal pathogens. They are ubiquitous yeasts found on plants and form the microbiota of the alimentary tract of mammals and the mucocutaneous membranes in humans.

Methods: A total of 90 clinical samples were collected from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur over a period of one year. Primary identification is done by the direct smear examination by Gram’s staining and KOH mount and then further sub-cultured on SDA media.

Results: Out of 90 clinical specimens collected, most common form of Candidiasis seen was Candiduria type followed by blood cultures, swab, Endotracheal tube, sputum and Bronchialveolar lavage. The maximum number of patients were found in the age group of 21-30 years, followed by 51-60 years. Out of 90 patients, 48 (53.3%) were males and 42 (46.6%) were females. C. tropicalis (44.4%) was the predominant species followed by C. albicans and other species of Candida. Among 90 samples, 32% were Candida albicans and remaining 68% were Non albicans Candida species.

Conclusion: The study found that C. tropicalis was sensitive against Micafungin & Caspofungin, showing a 100% sensitivity. Candida albicans showed 100% sensitivity against Flucytosine.