Candiduria
Background
- Colonization without infection is common
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
- If asymptomatic, no treatment needed except for: neonates, renal transplant patients, pregnancy, neutropenic patients, patients undergoing renal tract procedure
- Catheter related infection frequently responds without therapy.
- If antimicrobial treatment indicated:
- Cystitis: Fluconazole 200 mg/d (3mg/kg) x 14d
- Pyelonephritis: Fluconazole 200 to 400 mg/d x 14d