Treatment of Candida albicans meningitis with intravenous and intrathecal miconazole. A case report.
Systemic fungal infection in an infant is difficult to diagnose and manage. The treatment is prolonged and is usually with toxic drugs. The use of intravenous and intrathecal miconazole (Daktarin; Janssen) in a small baby of 5 months was most satisfactory.
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Department of Paediatrics, Victoria Hospital, Wynberg, Cape Town.
Erasmus
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Bowie
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D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D008825:Miconazole