Isolation and identification of Candida species from catheter-associated urinary tract infection in Thamar city hospitals, Yemen.

Background: The incidence of urinary tract infections associated with Candida is increasing in Yemeni public hospitals.

Objectives: The primary objective of this research was to isolate specific Candida species responsible for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and to examine the antifungal sensitivity of these Candida isolates.

Patients And Methods: A total of 200 samples were collected from patients with catheters admitted to multiple hospitals of Thamar city (Yemen).