A study on fluconazole resistance among candida species isolated from patients attending STD OPD in a tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Back ground: Sexually transmitted infections are a significant public health problem worldwide as they cause widespread morbidity and mortality in both male & female. In developing countries, STI are the third most common public health problem in young people of reproductive age group. Aim of the Study: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Candida species causing genital candidiasis in patients attending STD clinic in tertiary care hospital & to know the fluconazole resistance pattern of the isolated Candida species. Materials and methods: KOH mount is done by adding 10% KOH to the smear made with the vaginal discharge to look for the presence of yeast cells/ hyphal elements. Gram stain is done to look for the presence of gram positive budding yeast cells. Results: In this present study, Candida glabrata was the most common species causing vaginal candidiasis (47%) and fluconazole resistance is more among the Candida non-albicans isolates (62%). Candida albicans is the most common species isolated from male samples. Fluconazole resistance is also increasing among the Candida albicans isolates (32% in females and 30% in males). Conclusion: Prevalence of fluconazole resistance among Candida isolates is also increasing. This is due to the inappropriate and over the counter usage of antifungal agents. The emergence of fluconazole resistant C. albicans and non albicans species emphasises the need of species identification and antifungal susceptibility in the diagnosis and management of vaginal candidiasis.
Authors and Affiliations
Kavitha M, Hemalatha S, Shanmugapriya V
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP408488
- DOI -
- Views 105
- Downloads 0
A Rare Case Report of Total Aplasia of Paranasal Air Sinuses with Posterior Fossa Malformation (Dandy Walker)
Background: Total aplasia of paranasal air sinuses is a very rare condition. Dandy Walker malformation is the most common posterior fossa malformation involving cerebellum and IV ventricle. We present herewith a rare cas...
Comparing the effect of conventional method of retinoscopic refraction with computerized automated refraction in various refractive error patients
Introduction: Refractive error is the most common visual impairment seen worldwide. This is one of the main cause for which patients come to ophthalmologist. This can occur at any age of the patient. Automated refractom...
Compare the maternal and fetal outcomes in expectant versus active management
Background: Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) refers to rupture of membranes with leakage of amniotic fluid before the onset of labour. Aim: To compare the maternal and fetal outcomes in Expectant Versus Active Manag...
A Comparative Evaluation of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Intranasal Midazolam for Premedication in Pediatric Surgery
Background: We sought to compare the effects of intranasal Dexmedetomidine a more selective alpha 2 receptor with the effects of Midazolam administered via the same route Materials and methods: After approval by hospita...
Role of MRI in evaluation of seizures
Introduction: Assessment of the patient presenting with seizure disorder is a common problem in clinical practice. MR imaging plays a pivotal role in the evaluation of patients with seizures. Accurate diagnosis of the ca...