Oral Nystatin: An Effective Prophylaxis for Fungal Infection in Preterm Babies in a Tertiary Level Hospital
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Candida is a common cause of oral mucous membrane and skin infections in newborn infants. Disseminated candidiasis and Candidemia have become a frequent problem in neonatal intensive care unit [1]. Candida species are frequently encountered as part of the human commensal flora. Colonization by Candida spp. is the most impor tant risk factor for development of Candidemia and IFI in pre mature infants [2]. In the immunocompromised host, fungi often invade skin, mucosa, tissues and bloodstream causing significant morbidity and mortality [3,4].
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