First Case of Intravenous Drug Use-Related Candidemia in Türkiye

Although Candida species are normal flora elements of the body, they can cause various diseases from mucocutaneous infections to candidemia.The presence of a central venous catheter, use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, dialysis, neutropenia, malignancy, and immunosuppressive treatments are the most reported risk factors for candidemia.Complications that develop during follow-up increase both morbidity and mortality.The incidence of fungal infections has been increasing in recent years.This increase is also seen in intravenous drug users.In these patients, candidemia can cause serious life-threatening complications including septicemia and end-organ failure.To date, no cases of intravenous drug use-related candidemia have been reported in our country.This patient represents the first documented case.In this case, we aim to draw attention to the relationship between intravenous drug use and candidemia.