Laryngeal candidiasis in children

Scand J Infect Dis. 1997;29(4):427-9. doi: 10.3109/00365549709011846.

Abstract

Candidiasis of the larynx is rare and often related to immunocompromised hosts. We here report a case of laryngeal candidiasis in an immunocompetent infant. The diagnosis was obtained by direct fibre-optic laryngoscopy with specimens submitted for culture. He received anti-fungal medication and was quite well at 1-year follow up. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Fluconazole / administration & dosage
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Laryngeal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Laryngeal Diseases / microbiology*
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Male
  • Nystatin / administration & dosage
  • Nystatin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Nystatin
  • Fluconazole