Torulopsis glabrata in the neonate: an emerging fungal pathogen.
Fungi are becoming increasingly common nosocomial pathogens in the neonatal intensive care patient. The fungus Torulopsis glabrata, a common skin inhabitant, is a potential pathogen in the high-risk neonate. In this report we have reviewed the cases of two infants in which systemic T glabrata infection was diagnosed. One patient survived without apparent sequelae; the other died before diagnosis and initiation of therapy. Five other cases of systemic infection by T glabrata in neonates have been reported previously, with only one survivor. Early recognition and treatment of this nearly uniformly fatal infection is imperative.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216-4505.
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Feldman
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D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male