ALB and Candidemia: Univariate analysis revealed that the following variables were associated with candidemia: age younger than 65 years; cachexia; deranged albumin, arterial pH, and electrolytes; temperature of 98°F or less, or severe altered mental status; previous hospitalization within 30 days; admitted from other healthcare facility; and mechanical ventilation at admission (all P ≤ 0.001; Table 2).