Candidemische
Candidemische is a medical term used in some languages to describe candidaemia, the presence of Candida species in the bloodstream. It denotes an invasive fungal infection that can occur in hospitalized patients and may lead to sepsis if not promptly treated. The term candidaemia (or candidaemia) is more common in English, while candidemische functions as an adjectival form in other languages.
The condition arises when Candida organisms, which often colonize skin and mucosal surfaces, enter the bloodstream.
Clinical features are often nonspecific and may include persistent fever despite broad-spectrum antibiotics, chills, hypotension, or
Management requires prompt antifungal therapy and removal of potentially infected devices when feasible. First-line treatment commonly