Study of coinfection of Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi with Candida spp., in four hospitals of Douala- Cameroon

Candida spp., are saprophytic yeasts capable of creating a favorable environment for bacterial infection, amplifying or inhibiting their activity. On the other hand, bacteria produce molecules that reduce proliferation spp promote adherence to surfaces. The resurgence typhoid and paratyphoid fevers in endemic individuals relative effectiveness contemporary conventional therapies arouse curiosity explore factors may influence, re-emergence infection patients. We carried out cross-sectional study 2500 patients four hospitals city Douala, Cameroon, from January December 2019, determine influence on onset these infections Widal Felix test was used form sample, culture specific media microscopy confirmed identity Salmonella typhi, paratyphi spp. Biochemical tests classic tube gallery revealed biochemical characteristics bacteria. results showed with S. typhi is predominant, 32.76 % versus 18.4 infection. Infection would increase 4-5 times frequency paratyphi, respectively 3.08 26.03 %, 7.08 %. presence increases risk reoccurrence