Candida parapsilosis infection in very low birthweight infants.
In a UK national surveillance study, we found that Candida parapsilosis accounted for one quarter of all cases of invasive fungal infection in very low birthweight infants. C parapsilosis was associated with fewer deep-seated infections than C albicans, but mortality was similar. Ongoing surveillance is needed to monitor the epidemiology of invasive fungal infection in very low birthweight infants.
Clerihew
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Department of Child Health, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.
Lamagni
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Brocklehurst
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McGuire
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002175:Candida / Q000145:classification*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight; D011159:Population Surveillance; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
D000935:Antifungal Agents