| Abstrakt: |
The incidence of superficial or systemic fungal infections has been increasing in neonates. The cause of this increased susceptibility to fungal infections is due to the increased use of mechanical ventilation, indwelling catheters, broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, parenteral nutrition, and steroid therapy. The most common organism encountered in neonatal infections is Candida species. This article will cover the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the usual neonatal fungal infections. Each of the antifungal agents used to treat neonates will be discussed with regard to its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, normal and renal functional impairment dosing, and adverse effects. |
