Introduction: Candida species are the most prevalent human fungal diseases, according to reports. In recent decades, the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Candida microorganisms has grown. The purpose of this study was to determine the Candida species responsible for UTIs in tertiary care hospitals. Materials and Methods: Candida species were detected separately using the germ tube test, colony staining on CHROMagar medium, intracellular beta-glucosidase enzyme activity, and glucose absorption pattern in 2868 urine samples acquired from patients with suspected UTI. Results: Out of 2868 urine samples, Candida species were isolated in 87 samples. In our study 40.2%, 32.2%, 16.1%, 10.3% and 1.2% of the isolates were identified as C. albicans, C. tropicalis C. glabrata, C. krusei and, C. Parapsilosis respectively. Patients between the ages of 21 and 40 were related with the largest number of Candida cases, while women were associated with the highest number of Candida cases. Conclusion: C. albicans has been identified as the most frequent fungus responsible for urinary tract infections.

Introduction: Candida species are the most prevalent human fungal diseases, according to reports. In recent decades, the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Candida microorganisms has grown. The purpose of this study was to determine the Candida species responsible for UTIs in tertiary care hospitals. Materials and Methods: Candida species were detected separately using the germ tube test, colony staining on CHROMagar medium, intracellular beta-glucosidase enzyme activity, and glucose absorption pattern in 2868 urine samples acquired from patients with suspected UTI. Results: Out of 2868 urine samples, Candida species were isolated in 87 samples. In our study 40.2%, 32.2%, 16.1%, 10.3% and 1.2% of the isolates were identified as C. albicans, C. tropicalis C. glabrata, C. krusei and, C. Parapsilosis respectively. Patients between the ages of 21 and 40 were related with the largest number of Candida cases, while women were associated with the highest number of Candida cases. Conclusion: C. albicans has been identified as the most frequent fungus responsible for urinary tract infections.