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Two Cases of Systemic Candidiasis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Jong Hyun Paik,Mu Hyoung Lee,Jong Woo Bae
Epub 2016 February 24

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Abstract



Reports of systemic candidiasis in neonates have been noted with major advances in neonatal care permitting the frequent survival of low birth weight infants. We experienced 2 cases of systemic candidiasis associated with skin involvement in very low birth weight infants. One case presented with abdominal distension and an erythematous maculopapular eruption on trunk, buttock, and lower extremities. Culture of peritoneal fluid grew Candida of albicans. In another case, a diffuse erythematous patch was noted on the back and buttock. Culture of blood sample grew Candida of albicans. Despite the treatment with intravenous fluconazole, clinical status of the patients continued to remain unstable, and they died. 


Keywords


Skin involvement Systemic candidiasis Very low birth weight infants




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