Successful therapy of Candida pulcherrima fungemia in a premature newborn with liposomal amphotericin B and micafungin.
| Title | Successful therapy of Candida pulcherrima fungemia in a premature newborn with liposomal amphotericin B and micafungin. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Mpakosi, A., Siopi M., Falaina V., Siafakas N., Roilides E., Kimouli M., Theodoraki M., Karle P., & Meletiadis J. |
| Journal | Med Mycol Case Rep |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pagination | 24-7 |
| Date Published | 2016 Jun |
| ISSN | 2211-7539 |
| Abstract | New Candida species may cause bloodstream infections challenging current therapeutic approaches because of unpredictable susceptibility and virulence. In the present report, we describe a fungemia case due to Candida pulcherrima in a premature neonate. After full in vitro diagnostic workup, the neonate was successfully treated with liposomal amphotericin B and micafungin achieving rapid fungal eradication from blood. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.mmcr.2016.08.002 |
| Alternate Journal | Med Mycol Case Rep |
| PubMed ID | 27642562 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC5018202 |
