Amphotericin B lipid complex for neonatal invasive candidiasis.
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چکیده
This study describes the safety and efficacy of amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC) in 11 neonates with systemic Candida infections. Nine of the 11 improved clinically, and eight of nine evaluable patients had a mycological cure with ABLC. Creatinine levels improved or did not significantly change in eight of the 11 patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
دوره 84 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001