Two Cases of Systemic Candidiasis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
- Author:
Jong Hyun PAIK
1
;
Mu Hyoung LEE
;
Jong Woo BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic candidiasis;
Very low birth weight infants;
Skin involvement
- MeSH:
Ascitic Fluid;
Buttocks;
Candida;
Candidiasis*;
Fluconazole;
Humans;
Infant*;
Infant, Low Birth Weight;
Infant, Newborn;
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*;
Lower Extremity;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
1999;4(1):63-68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
