The prevalence of candiduria in UKM Medical Centre / Irma Herdiani Hardi Effendy

Hardi Effendy, Irma Herdiani (2014) The prevalence of candiduria in UKM Medical Centre / Irma Herdiani Hardi Effendy. [Student Project] (Unpublished)

Abstract

Background of study. Candiduria refers to the presence of Candida spp. in the urine. Candiduria is often observed in hospitalized patients. Candiduria is neither a symptom nor a sign, and it does not necessarily indicate a urinary tract infection.

Method. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 675 samples were collected for analysis. All urine samples received for routine culture and sensitivity in January 2013 at UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC) were included. Patients’ demographic data were obtained from the lab request forms.

Results. Out of 675 patients, 291 (43.1 %) were male and 384 (56.9 %) were female. The youngest patient was 1 year old and the oldest was 82 years old. Forty five patients had candiduria and out of these, 22 (48.9%) were males and 23 (51.1%) were females. Gender did not appear to be a predisposing factor for candiduria (p=0.418). The overall prevalence of candiduria in UKMMC was 6.7 %.

Metadata

Item Type:	Student Project
Creators:	Creators Email / ID Num. Hardi Effendy, Irma Herdiani UNSPECIFIED
Contributors:	Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Thesis advisor Ding, Chuan Hun UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > Medical education. Medical schools. Research > Statistical methods
Divisions:	Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang > Bertam Campus > Faculty of Health Sciences Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang > Permatang Pauh Campus
Programme:	Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology
Keywords:	Candiduria, Urine, UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC)
Date:	2014
URI:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/104079