title: [Invasive candidiasis in newborns: diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis].
abstract: Invasive fungal infections have become an increasingly common problem in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Invasive candidiasis (IC) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality rates, especially in pre-term infants. The aim of this review is to suggest actions in monitoring, prevention, treatment and follow up of IC in the newborn infant.
authors.forename: Giannina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Izquierdo
authors.forename: María Elena
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Santolaya
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects; D058365:Candidiasis, Invasive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole