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Invasive candida enteritis of the newborn

2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 35; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1053/jpsu.2000.16423

1531-5037

Sheldon J. Bond, Dan L. Stewart, Robert W. Bendon,

Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Three premature infants (<800 g) showed invasive Candida at the site of their intestinal perforations. This entity is distinct from Candida peritonitis complicating necrotizing enterocolitis and was uniformly fatal. Recognition and aggressive antifungal therapy may improve outcomes. J Pediatr Surg 35:1496-1498. Copyright © 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.