Fungemia risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Immunocompromised patients, long term severe illnesses, use of broad spectrum antibiotics and colonization of fungi are the major risk factors for development of fungemia.

Risk Factors

The two most important risk factors are:

1. Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
2. Colonization by fungi (see e.g. candidiasis)

Other risk factors include:

• Dialysis
• Diabetes
• Lowered intestinal flora
• Suppressed Immune system
• Central venous catheter
• High severity of illness
• Multiple abdominal surgeries
• Use of steroids
• burns