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Review
. 2012 Mar;39(1):83-98.
doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2011.12.008. Epub 2012 Jan 11.

The use of antifungal therapy in neonatal intensive care

Daniela Testoni  1 , P Brian Smith, Daniel K Benjamin Jr
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The use of antifungal therapy in neonatal intensive care

Daniela Testoni et al. Clin Perinatol. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

Invasive fungal infections remain a significant cause of infection-related mortality and morbidity in preterm infants. Central nervous system involvement is the hallmark of neonatal candidiasis, differentiating the disease's impact on young infants from that among all other patient populations. Over the past decade, the number of antifungal agents in development has grown, but most are not labeled for use in newborns. We summarize the findings of several antifungal studies that have been completed to date, emphasizing those including infant populations. We conclude that more studies are required for antifungals to be used safely and effectively in infants.

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