Comparative analysis of 23 histological examinations positive for Candida spp and surgical microbiological samples positive for CA and C-NA
| Microbiological specimen positive for Candida spp | n | Histological concordance | Candida species | Comorbidity | Outcome (Died) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 7 | 1 | CA=4 C-NA=3 | Cancer=6; cholecystitis=1 | CA=2 C-NA=1 |
| Bile | 4 | – | CA=1 C-NA=3 | Cancer=2 Chronic gastritis and cholecystitis=2 | |
| Drainage fluid | 6 | 6 | CA=4 C-NA=2 | Cancer=4 Fistula=2 | CA=3 |
| Biopsy specimen | 4 | 4 | CA=3 C-NA=1 | Cancer=2 Fistula=2 | CA=1 |
| Bile plus blood | 2 | 2 | CA=2 | Cancer=1 Peritonitis=1 |
CA, Candida albicans; C-NA, Candida non-albicans.