Candidemia in children after complex congenital heart defects surgery treated with caspofungin--our own experience and a review of literature.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Invasive fungal infections due to Candida species constitute an increasing clinical problem. There are no guidelines for the management of candidemia in children undergoing surgical procedures for congenital heart defects (CHD). The aim of the study was to draw attention to the problem of candidemia in children who are operated on due to congenital heart defects. MATERIAL/METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed medical documentation of 307 children with congenital heart defects treated in 1 clinical centre in Poland, from whom we selected those diagnosed with candidemia during the postoperative period. Next, we analyzed in detail the clinical course of invasive candidiasis in each individual and we performed an analysis of risk factors that lead to candidemia. RESULTS:In the analyzed period, among 307 children who underwent surgical procedures, we observed 2 cases of candidemia (0.65%) which were effectively cured with caspofungin. No adverse effects were observed after treatment with the drug. CONCLUSIONS:Candidemia in children who undergo surgical treatment of congenital heart defects is an important factor that can influence final clinical results. Caspofungin may be an effective therapeutic option when treating candidemia in children after extensive cardiosurgical procedures.

journal_name

Med Sci Monit

authors

Jaworski R,Irga N,Haponiuk I,Chojnicki M,Arlukowicz E,Steffek M,Sroka M,Gierat-Haponiuk K,Juscinski J,Palkowska L,Sendrowska A,Kosiak W

doi

10.12659/msm.881751

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2011-05-01 00:00:00

pages

PH35-9

issue

5

eissn

1234-1010

issn

1643-3750

pii

881751

journal_volume

17

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