Characterization of Candida spp. from the urinary tract: antifungal susceptibility and virulence traits
isolates from the urinary tract demonstrate a potential virulence trait that varies by patient gender and clinical setting. The findings suggest that hospitalized female patients and elderly patients harbour isolates with greater pathogenic potential, highlighting the need for continuous epidemiological surveillance to improve UTI diagnosis and treatment.
Authors
- Joana Rolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5291-212X)
- Francisca Bastos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5732-870X)
- José Martinez de Oliveira
- Filipa O. Castro
- Paula G. Pestana
- Ana Palmeira de Oliveira
- Ana R. Ferrão
Institutions
- University of Beira Interior (PT)
- Hospital Center of Cova da Beira (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002158
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00