Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics of Candidemia Cases in Saudi Arabia.

11 A subsequent seven-year surveillance study conducted in our institution demonstrated an increasing trend of NAC (69.2%), whereas C. albicans (38%) remained the single predominant species. 12 The risk factors for candidemia have been discussed in several studies, highlighting the role of age (>60 years), as well as underlying conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, acute renal failure (ARF), being on he

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These differences may reflect different epidemiological situations across centers, as Gram-negative organisms demonstrated a decreasing trend in one study (26%). 45 In contrast, another study suggested that both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms were equal. 25 , 45 While one study observed concomitant bacteremia as a significant risk factor for mortality, we did not find any association. 14 Despite its importance in candidemia guidelines, local data on follow-up cultures are largely lacking.

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