Early or late manifestation of fungal infection remains a major complication in low birth weight neonates. High degree suspicion and multisystem evaluation are necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Generally, the Amphotericin B deoxycholate and fluconazole are well tolerated and are the mainstay of treating the fungal infection. This article discusses the causes and risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for fungal infections in neonates.
Advances in neonatal care have significantly improved the newborn survival. However, early (<72 hours) and late (>72 hours) onset of bacterial or viral infections, still remain a devastating complication and a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Initially, it was thought that neonate fungal infections should be considered a rare complication. However, it is frequently diagnosed in very low birth weight babies (VLBW) receiving…
