A case of disseminated Candida dubliniensis in a preterm infant : the importance of early detection and management of invasive fungal infections in neonates

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Crause, Chantelle

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Health and Medical Publishing Group

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This case report highlights the importance of timely diagnosis of disseminated fungal infections in neonates, as well as the increased incidence of infection with non-albicans Candida, and the association with surgical conditions such as necrotising enterocolitis.

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Candida dubliniensis, Preterm infant, Invasive fungal infections, Early detection, Neonates, Necrotising enterocolitis

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Crause, C 2015, 'A case of disseminated Candida dubliniensis in a preterm infant : the importance of early detection and management of invasive fungal infections in neonates', South African Journal of Child Health, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 27-29.