Candidal urinary tract infections: a comprehensive review of their diagnosis and management.

Despite its prevalence, the significance of candiduria remains uncertain. The pathogenesis of candidal urinary tract infections has been relatively well characterized and many risk factors have been identified. The disorders lack consistent diagnostic criteria, however, such as the presence of pyuria or a colony count above which is predicative of presence, location, or severity of infection. Treatment is unclear due to lack of data defining the natural progression of the disease. Although often recommended, it may not always be possible to remove risk factors. Amphotericin B, fluconazole, 5-flucytosine, and other antifungal agents are important agents for managing candidal urinary tract infections.