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Published on: July 24, 2016

Neonatal fungal ventriculitis

Ka Kit Wong1, Simon M Gruenewald, George Larcos

  • 1Department of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound, University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Sydney 2145, New South Wales, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|September 1, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Neonatal intracranial fungal infections, particularly Candida ventriculitis in premature infants, require prompt diagnosis. Cranial sonography effectively monitored treatment response in an extremely low birth weight neonate.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Intracranial fungal infections are an emerging concern in neonatal intensive care units.
  • Premature infants, especially those with extremely low birth weight, face the highest risk.

Observation:

  • A case of fungal ventriculitis caused by Candida species in an extremely low birth weight neonate is presented.
  • Cranial sonography was utilized for diagnostic assessment.

Findings:

  • The sonographic examination revealed extensive ventricular stranding, indicative of infection.
  • Therapeutic intervention led to the complete resolution of the ventricular stranding.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the utility of cranial sonography in diagnosing and monitoring intracranial fungal infections in neonates.
  • Early detection and effective treatment are crucial for improving outcomes in at-risk premature infants.

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