Fungal infection in the very low birthweight infant.

Abstract:

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fungal infections are prevalent in very low birthweight (<1500 g) infants and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A better understanding of the adherence factors, molecular diagnostics and risk factors for invasive fungal infection are important in treatment and prevention. RECENT FINDINGS:Animal studies have demonstrated that Candida readily adheres to apical microvilli and the junctions between enterocytes. Although antibiotics facilitate colonization, dissemination occurs with immunosuppression. The INT1 gene is associated with enhanced colonization and dissemination in these animal models. Dissemination is probably caused by yeast cell adherence and invasion, whereas tissue injury may be related to filamentous formation. Polymerase chain reaction techniques have demonstrated promise in neonatal patients and may not only detect bloodstream infection, but fungal infection at other sites. At the time of fungal sepsis, less than 28 weeks' gestation, thrombocytopenia, and previous exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics continue to be risk factors for infection. Empiric therapy is still being defined and investigated. Fluconazole prophylaxis should be strongly considered in the most immature infants. SUMMARY:Preventative strategies against fungal colonization and infection are critical in high-risk very low birthweight infants. Also promising is the ability of molecular diagnostics to detect infection earlier, allowing for prompt treatment, including central venous catheter removal. Identifying the highest risk very low birthweight infants for prophylaxis and empiric therapy may lead to better outcomes. Multicenter clinical trials of fluconazole prophylaxis to confirm its safety and efficacy, and of empiric treatment to test safety and outcomes are urgently needed.

journal_name

Curr Opin Infect Dis

authors

Kaufman D

doi

10.1097/00001432-200406000-00014

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2004-06-01 00:00:00

pages

253-9

issue

3

eissn

0951-7375

issn

1473-6527

pii

00001432-200406000-00014

journal_volume

17

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