Fungal endocarditis in premature infants: case report and review

Clin Infect Dis. 1996 Feb;22(2):366-8. doi: 10.1093/clinids/22.2.366.

Abstract

Fungal endocarditis in premature infants has rarely been reported; only 16 cases have been described. We present a fatal case of endocarditis due to Candida albicans in a patient requiring neonatal intensive care and parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter; there were no preexisting pathological abnormalities. The patient had sepsis with multisystem organ failure, resulting in death. A postmortem examination was performed, and the most important findings are presented. The literature on fungal endocarditis in premature infants is reviewed as well.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candidiasis* / drug therapy
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Male

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents