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Management of obstructing fungal pyelonephritis in infants

Kelly C Johnson1, Joseph G Barone

  • 1Section of Pediatric Urology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903, USA.

Urology
|February 8, 2006
PubMed

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Infants with Candida albicans pyelonephritis causing kidney obstruction often need urine drainage alongside antifungal medication. This combined approach is crucial for effectively treating the infection in neonates.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Renal obstruction in infants can lead to severe complications.
  • Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen.
  • Pyelonephritis, an infection of the kidney, requires prompt management.

Observation:

  • A case report and literature review were conducted.
  • The study focused on infants with renal obstruction.
  • The obstruction was specifically attributed to Candida albicans pyelonephritis.

Findings:

  • Infants with this condition frequently require urinary drainage.
  • Systemic antifungal agents are essential for treatment.
  • Drainage in addition to antifungal therapy is often necessary.

Implications:

  • Early consideration of drainage may improve outcomes in pediatric fungal pyelonephritis.
  • This highlights the importance of a multimodal treatment strategy.
  • Further research into optimal management of invasive fungal infections in neonates is warranted.

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