Infección sistémica por candida en unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales / Systemic infection by candida in neonatal intensive care units
Medisan
; 15(8)ago. 2011.
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-616349
Responsible library:
CU418.1
RESUMEN
En las unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, los recién nacidos pretérmino pueden contraer infecciones micóticas invasivas, predominantemente por Candidas sp, causantes de una mayor morbilidad y mortalidad, así como también de frecuentes alteraciones del neurodesarrollo en los sobrevivientes. La candidiasis neonatal es de difícil diagnóstico, dado el carácter transitorio de la candidemia y la dificultad para eliminarla por su rápida invasión de los órganos y sistemas anatómicos. La mejor opción para disminuir la incidencia de la enfermedad, es prevenirla. En este artículo se actualiza lo concerniente a los principales elementos relacionados no solo con el diagnóstico, sino con el tratamiento profiláctico y específico de estos pacientes, referidos hasta el 2010 por grupos de expertos internacionales en esta materia de salud.
ABSTRACT
In neonatal intensive care units the preterm infants may develop invasive fungal infections, mainly by Candida sp, causative of increased morbidity and mortality, as well as of frequent neurodevelopmental disorders in survivors. Neonatal candidiasis is difficult to diagnose because of the transitory nature of candidemia and the difficulty to eliminate its rapid invasion from organs and anatomical systems. The best option to reduce the incidence of the disease is to prevent it. In this article the main elements related not only to the diagnosis, but also to the specific and prophylactic treatment of these patients are updated, which were referred to 2010 by groups of international experts in this field of health.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.2 Reduce avoidable death in newborns and children under 5
Health problem:
Target 3.2: Reduce avoidable death in newborns and children under 5
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Neonatal Healthcare
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Bacterial Infections
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Candidiasis
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Infant, Premature
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Chlamydia Infections
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Medisan
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cuba
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital General Docente Doctor Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso/CU
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Hospital Infantil Sur/CU
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Policlínico Municipal/CU