What is invasive candidiasis?
Invasive candidiasis is a serious fungal infection caused by Candida. At this time, the fungus invades the bloodstream and spreads to various organs, in particular, the eyes, heart, brain, kidneys. Timely treatment is necessary, otherwise life-threatening complications are expected.
The risk group includes:
- Patients who have undergone abdominal surgery;
- Patients who have been hospitalized for a long time;
- Premature newborns;
- Those who have a central venous catheter;
- A history of weak immunity.
Symptoms are difficult to recognize, because patients are already sick (any condition in the anamnesis) or are in the process of rehabilitation after surgery. However, the symptoms are very similar to signs of a bacterial infection.
Invasive candidiasis may cause the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain;
- Chills or fever;
- Low blood pressure;
- Muscle pain;
- Rash;
- Weakness and fatigue.
Invasive candidiasis is not directly transmitted from person to person, although the fungus can be transmitted from person to person or from surfaces.
Treatment of invasive candidiasis requires hospitalization - antifungal medication is injected directly into the bloodstream.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22308-invasive-candidiasis
