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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2012

Candidiasis caused by Candida kefyr in a neonate: case report.

Stefan Weichert, Konrad Reinshagen, Katrin Zahn, Gernot Geginat, Annebärbel Dietz, Anna Kristina Kilian, Horst Schroten, Tobias Tenenbaum

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Article in BMC infectious diseases, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Stefan WeichertPediatric Infectious Diseases, University Children's Hospital Mannheim of Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany. Stefan.Weichert@medma.uni-heidelberg.de
Konrad Reinshagen
Katrin Zahn
Gernot Geginat
Annebärbel Dietz
Anna Kristina Kilian
Horst Schroten
Tobias Tenenbaum
University Hospital Heidelberg · DEHeidelberg University · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSystemic Candidia infections are of major concern in neonates, especially in those with risk factors such as longer use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Recent studies showed that also term babies with underlying gastrointestinal or urinary tract abnormalities are much more prone to systemic Candida infection. We report a very rare case of candidiasis caused by Candida kefyr in a term neonate. CASE PRESENTATION: Renal agenesis on the left side was diagnosed antenatally and anal atresia postnatally. Moreover, a vesico-ureteral-reflux (VUR) grade V was detected by cystography. The first surgical procedure, creating a protective colostoma, was uneventful. Afterwards our patient developed urosepsis caused by Enterococcus faecalis and was treated with piperacillin. The child improved initially, but deteriorated again. A further urine analysis revealed Candida kefyr in a significant number. As antibiotic resistance data about this non-albicans Candida species are limited, we started liposomal amphotericin B (AMB), but later changed to fluconazole after receiving the antibiogram. Candiduria persisted and abdominal imaging showed a Candida pyelonephritis. Since high grade reflux was prevalent we instilled AMB into the child's bladder as a therapeutic approach. While undergoing surgery (creating a neo-rectum) a recto-vesical fistula could be shown and subsequently was resected. The child recovered completely under systemic fluconazole therapy over 3 months.

conclusionsCandidiasis is still of major concern in neonates with accompanying risk factors. As clinicians are confronted with an increasing number of non-albicans Candida species, knowledge about these pathogens and their sensitivities is of major importance.

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Amphotericin BAntifungal AgentsAnus, ImperforateCandidaCandidiasisCongenital AbnormalitiesEnterococcus faecalisFluconazoleGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsHumansInfant, NewbornKidneyKidney DiseasesSepsisTreatment OutcomeUrinary Tract InfectionsAmphotericin BAntifungal AgentsFluconazole

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PMID22424058
PMCPMC3342153
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