Clinical profile of neonatal candidiasis in newborn nursery

Authors

  • Mary James Department of Pediatrics, Government T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
  • Anuja J. S. Department of Pediatrics, Government T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
  • Praveen Jacob Ninan Department of Radiotherapy, Government T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20180034

Keywords:

Clinical profile, Neonatal candidiasis, Newborn nursery, Risk factors

Abstract

Background: Candidiasis refers to infection with fungi of the genus candida. Candida infections are frequent and major causes of septicemia in neonatal intensive care units and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Low birth weight preterm infants are especially vulnerable to these devastating infections. Candida infections are a major cause of septicemia in neonatal ICUs and may affect 1.6% to 12.9% of very low birth weight infants. The smaller the infant is, the greater is the likelihood for systemic fungal infection to develop.

Methods: 40 Newborns with culture proven candidiasis admitted in new-born nursery of Government T. D Medical College, Alappuzha, were selected for the study. The significance of different parameters such as gender, gestational age, birth weight, Apgar score, duration of hospital stays, central venous catheter and use of third generation cephalosporins were analysed. Clinical profile like apnoea, feed intolerance, requirement of ventilator support, temperature instability, thrombocytopenia, hyperglycemia etc. were analyzed.

Results: Out of 40 newborns 39 were preterms, 42% of study population were having a birth weight of 1-1.5 kg, 33% with a birth weight of 1.5-2 kg and 20% with a birth weight of <1 kg.75% of the study population were hospitalized for >1 week. In the study group 58% had feed intolerance, 52.5% needed ventilator support, 52.5% had temperature instability, 70% had thrombocytopenia 50% had apnea and 4% had hyperglycemia. The overall survival was 60%.

Conclusions: Prematurity, low birth weight and prolonged hospital stay were associated with increased risk of candidiasis. Feed intolerance, increased need for ventilator support, apnea, temperature instability and thrombocytopenia were significant clinical parameters. 

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2018-02-22

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