Fungal endocarditis in neonate
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Date
2020-09
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Medip Academy
Abstract
Neonatal endocarditis is a rare but usually fatal disease. Fungal endocarditis is an uncommon complication of invasive fungal infections and is associated with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. It frequently occurs in premature infants. The majority of these infections are caused by Candida (60-70%) and Aspergillus species (20-25%). The diagnosis is difficult because the criteria that have suggested and used in adults are not readily applicable for neonates. The incidence of fungal endocarditis in a neonate is on the rise, reported in the last decade secondary to use of central venous lines, frequent use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and neonatal surgical interventions.
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Neonatal endocarditis, Fungal endocarditis, Infective endocarditis
Citation
Verma Manoj Kumar, Bharti Abnish Kumar, Jaiswal Rahul, Gupta Amit, Gupta Anuj. Fungal endocarditis in neonate. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020 Sep; 7(9): 1923-1925