Analysis of an outbreak of Candida albicans in the Newborn Unit of Civil Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico [Análisis de un brote de Candida albicans en la Unidad del ReciZapotitlánn Nacido del Hospital Civil Fray Antonio Alcalde de Guadalajara, México]

The genus Candida is involved in different pathological processes in intrahospitalary infections. Development of diagnostic methods has made possible isolation, identification and monitoring of genus Candida. The purpose of this study was to describe a Candida albicans outbreak at the Newborn Unit. METHODS. Three clinical cases were described by a mycological and molecular study in order to identify the microorganism and obtain a correct diagnosis of the yeast isolated from blood culture. RESULTS. The Candida albicans were phenotypically and genotypically identified. We evaluated the clinical cases and identified the risk factors associated to the outbreak. CONCLUSION. The risk factors of transmission were use of broad spectrum antibacterial agents and use of intravenous catheters