[Neonatal systemic candidiasis].
We analysed 7 cases of systemic candida sp. infection diagnosed between 1986 to 1989. Clinical presentation was of sepsis. Evolution was favorable in all, excepting two cases that died due to a candidiasic meningitis and a candidiasic aortic thrombosis, respectively. Almost all patients were treated with amphotericin B only. A newborn had signs of toxicity (thrombocytopenia). We emphasize the importance of a prompt diagnosis and treatment and the effectivity of amphotericin B for systemic candidiasis, besides of its rare toxicity in newborns.
Flores Antón
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Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
Barrio Andrés
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de Alba Romero
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Orbe León
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D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D005437:Flucytosine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000666:Amphotericin B; D005437:Flucytosine
Candidiasis sistémica neonatal.