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To investigate the prevalence of Candida urinary tract infections and factors associated with candiduria in pregnant women.

April 24, 2026Open Access

Candida urinary tract infections, antifungal susceptibility and factors associated with candiduria among pregnant women seeking antenatal care at Murang’a County Referral Hospital, Kenya

Key Points

To investigate the prevalence of Candida urinary tract infections and factors associated with candiduria in pregnant women.
Analyzed Candida isolates from pregnant women with UTIs
Assessed antifungal susceptibility of the Candida strains
Identified HIV status as a predictor of candiduria
C. albicans was the most common Candida species found
Candida isolates showed high susceptibility to antifungal agents
HIV-positive women were more likely to have candiduria

Abstract

Candida UTI was present among pregnant women in this study, with C. albicans as the predominant species. The Candida isolates exhibited high susceptibility to the antifungal agents tested. HIV-positive status was the sole predictor of candiduria. These findings highlight a need for integrated screening and management of candiduria in ANC for HIV-positive women and ongoing susceptibility surveillance to guide antifungal therapy.

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Ndungu et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb0803553a5433e34b343b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-026-08746-6

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