Purpose: To determine the susceptibilities of fluconazole and voriconazole based on slime production by
Candida
spp.
Methods: Candida strains (115) isolated in the period between January 2011 and January 2012 were included in this study. Conventional methods were used for the identification.
Candida albicans
and non-
C. albicans isolates were tested for slime production with modified tube adherence test and antifungal resistance with disk diffusion method.
Results: Slime positivity was 31.3 % in all
Candida species. Slime positivity in non-
C.albicans isolates (44.89 %) was higher than in
C. albicans species (21.21 %). All
C. albicans isolates were sensitive to fluconazole and voriconazole. The highest resistance to fluconazole (40 %) and voriconazole (5%) was by
C. glabrata strains.
Conclusion: Species definition and determination of antifungal susceptibility patterns are advised for the proper management and treatment of patients.
