Systemic candidiasis in premature infants detection by urine microscopy and culture.
Routine microscopic examinations and/or urine culture for Candida were done in all premature infants associated with perinatal factors viz prolonged hospitalisation, broad spectrum antibiotic therapy, use of intravascular catheter, endotracheal intubation. We report another seven infants with systemic candidiasis over a two year period (1983-1984). All, except one, had positive microscopic examination and/or urine culture. We advocate routine microscopic examination urine in premature infants at risk and a positive result is an indication for antifungal therapy. The significance of positive cultures of endotracheal tube and umbilical catheter is discussed.
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000652:urine*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000652:urine*; D008297:Male; D012846:Singapore