Intraamniotic infection with Candida albicans successfully treated with transcervical amnioinfusion of amphotericin.
We present a case in which a pregnant woman was seen at 27 weeks' gestation with premature rupture of membranes and intraamniotic infection with Candida albicans, which was treated with transcervical amnioinfusion of amphotericin B. After 7 days of treatment spontaneous vaginal labor developed. A female newborn of 1030 gm was delivered. The infant was normal and did well.
Shalev
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Emek Hospital, Afula, Israel.
Battino
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Romano
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Blondhaim
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Ben-Ami
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D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000382:microbiology; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000666:Amphotericin B