Background changing patterns of neonatal fungal sepsis in a developing country

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Authors

Daynia Ballot · University of the Witwatersrand

Norma Bosman · University of the Witwatersrand

Trusha Nana · University of the Witwatersrand

Tanusha Ramdin · University of the Witwatersrand

Peter A. Cooper · University of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

The increase in neonatal fungal BSI and resistant organisms highlights the need to review use of routine empiric fluconazole and to implement preventive measures.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics

Volume 59, Issue 6, pp. 460-464

DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmt053

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