Invasive Candidiasis is the third most common pathogen associated with LOS in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, contributing significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality.3 Preterm and VLBW ...

Investigators prospectively entered clinical information into the PFN through an electronic case report form using Research Electronic Data Capture, [23] a secure, web-based application designed ...

Objective: To assess the impact of a medical practice intervention on the incidence of Candida spp. sepsis among neonates with a birth weight ofH 750 grams admitted to a level 3 neonatal intensive ...

Candida infection ranks as the third most common cause of neonatal late-onset sepsis, with Candida albicans being the most frequently isolated species. However, there has been a recent increase in the ...

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a type of yeast called Candida. While Candida is naturally found both on the skin and within the body, it becomes a problem when it overgrows. There are ...

Candidiasis Infection. There are many kinds of fungi that live in the human body. One type is called candida. It’s a type of yeast that normally lives in small amounts in places such as your ...

Oral thrush is a common fungal infection that affects the mouth and throat. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options in this informative guide.

Medical and health care experts in New York weighed in on the rise in cases of the potentially deadly fungus candida auris, which is typically found in hospital settings and long-term care facilities.

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012;31(12):1252-1257. Our study has several limitations inherent in most multicenter registries. First, we are open to selection bias because we cannot ensure complete ...

Pammi M, Eddama O, Weisman LE. Patient isolation measures for infants with candida colonization or infection for preventing or reducing transmission of candida in neonatal units. Cochrane Database of ...