Retrospective Analysis of Candida-associated Osteoarticular Infections: Multicenter Data From Turkey
Status: Completed
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The aim of this observational study was to retrospectively analyze the osteoarticular infections caused by Candida spp. in adult patients in Turkey during the last decade and to determine the distribution of causative agents, demographic data, risk factors, clinical, radiological and laboratory findings. It was also aimed to compare treated and untreated cases and to reveal the factors influencing the success of treatment.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patients over 18 years of age
• Cases of osteomyelitis, septic arthritis and spondylodiscitis due to Candida spp.
• Deep tissue culture, joint fluid or bone tissue growth is required. In addition, patients with compatible clinical and radiographic findings will be enrolled.
Locations
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Turkey
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12-05
Completion Date: 2025-04-23
Participants
Target number of participants: 73
Treatments
Candida osteoarticular infections
Patients with an osteoarticular infection diagnosed on the basis of Candida growth in deep tissue culture, bone or joint fluid, and clinical and radiologic findings.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Istinye University
Leads: Kocaeli University