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Prevalence And Immediate Outcome Of Candida Colonized Preterm Neonates Admitted To Special Care Unit Of Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda, Yaser Abdallah, Deogratias Kaddu Mulindwa, Jolly Nankunda, Philippa M. Musoke
Prevalence And Immediate Outcome Of Candida Colonized Preterm Neonates Admitted To Special Care Unit Of Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda, Yaser Abdallah, Deogratias Kaddu Mulindwa, Jolly Nankunda, Philippa M. Musoke
Faculty of Health Sciences, East Africa
Background:
Candida species is the third commonest cause of sepsis among neonates. Colonization by Candida is a predictor for candidemia among preterm neonates.
Objectives:
To determine prevalence of early Candida colonization and early outcome among colonized preterm neonates admitted to Mulago hospital Special Care Unit.
Methods:
A prospective observational cohort was conducted between December 2008 and April 2009. Preterm neonates aged >72 hours and less than one week were screened for Candida colonization of the groin, oral pharynx and rectum using CHROMagar. Colonized neonates were followed up for 14 days. Blood cultures were done for those with signs of septicaemia. …