Invasive Candidiasis in Saudi ICUs

Invasive Candidiasis in Critically Ill Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Prospective Cohort Study

Epidemiology and clinical outcomes of invasive candidiasis in critically ill patients in Saudi Arabia is not well studied. This observational study objectives include to determine the epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes of invasive Candida infection in critically ill patients in Saudi Arabia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult patients (> 18 years)
• develop invasive candidiasis as per prespecified definitions during ICU stay
• In addition, patients who had invasive candidiasis within 72 hours of ICU admission will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of invasive candidiasis (definite or probable) more than 72 hours before ICU admission.
• Diagnosis of invasive candidiasis (definite or probable) within 72 hours of ICU admission, but the admission to ICU for an unrelated reason.
• Readmission to the ICU during the same hospitalization with invasive candidiasis occurring during one of the previous admissions.