Situation and vulnerability
Hospitalized people, especially with invasive devices or complex care, are the most affected.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Colonisation may not produce any symptoms. Fever and chills during infection do not allow to identify this yeast without examination.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Identification requires a suitable laboratory. Sensitivity tests guide the treatment as resistance to antifungal drugs is common.
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Prevention and care
Inform the team of an earlier portage. Hand hygiene, equipment and disinfection follow appropriate procedures; carrying alone does not automatically justify antifungal.
Practical issues
Does a positive screening result mean a blood infection?
No. A screening sample may reveal a skin port. It justifies care precautions, with a separate interpretation of invasive infection.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Record identifying the yeast and site of sampling
- Establishments and dates of hospitalization
- Existing devices and treatments
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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