title: Oral ketoconazole and flucytosine for neonatal systemic candidiasis.
abstract: A neonate who developed systemic candidiasis was successfully treated with oral ketoconazole (Nizoral; Janssen) and flucytosine (Alcobon; Roche). The potential benefits of this combination are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Coronation Hospital, Johannesburg.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Cotton
authors.forename: O J
authors.initials: OJ
authors.lastname: Ransome
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005437:Flucytosine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005437:Flucytosine; D007654:Ketoconazole