Introduction Non-albicans Candida species, such as Candida kefyr , are emerging pathogens. Chromogenic media are highly useful for the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The aim was to describe the behavior of this specie on a non-specific chromogenic medium. Material and methods A retrospective study of cases of candiduria detected in the Microbiology laboratory of the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital in Granada (Spain) between 2016 and 2021 (N=2,130). Urine samples were quantitatively seeded on non-selective Uri Select ™4 chromogenic agar. Results Between 2016 and 2021, C. kefyr was the seventh most frequent Candida species responsible for candiduria in our setting (n=15). The macroscopic appearance of C. kefyr colonies, punctiform and bluish, allowed the direct identification of these microorganisms. Conclusions This study provides the first description of the specific behavior of C. kefyr on Uri Select ™4 agar, which differentiates it from other Candida species based on its enzymatic characteristics.
【저자키워드】 urinary tract infection, infección urinaria, Candida kefyr, agar cromogénico, chromogenic agar,