A Fatal Outbreak of Trichosporon asahii Sepsis in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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2012-09
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Abstract
We describe an outbreak of Trichosporon asahii in 8 newborn infants with sepsis. Six out of
these 8 infants died. The organism was identified on specific culture and morphologic
characteristics. The organism was sensitive to amphotericin-B but resistant to fluconazole.
Laminar flow unit was suspected to be the source of the outbreak.
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India, Neonate, Outbreak, Sepsis, Trichosporon asahii
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Vashishtha Vipin M, Mittal Amol, Garg Amit. A Fatal Outbreak of Trichosporon asahii Sepsis in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Indian Pediatrics. 2012 September; 49(9): 745-747.