Neonatal candidial endocarditis--a rare manifestation of systemic candidiasis.
Infective candidial endocarditis in four premature neonates is reported. These occurred as a complication of systemic candidiasis. Vegetations were present on the right side of the heart in two cases and both sides in the other two. Diagnosis requires a high degree of clinical suspicion. Mortality rate is high despite appropriate therapy.
Vaideeswar
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Department of Pathology, Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai.
Sivaraman
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Deshpande
J R
JR
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male