Neonatal Fungemia by Non-Candida Rare Opportunistic Yeasts: A Systematic Review of Literature.

ABSTRACT: Fungal colonization poses a significant risk for neonates, leading to invasive infections such as fungemia. While Candida species are the most commonly identified pathogens, other rare yeasts are increasingly reported, complicating diagnosis and treatment due to limited data on antifungal pharmacokinetics. These emerging yeasts, often opportunistic, underscore the critical need for early diagnosis and targeted therapy in neonates. This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze all published cases of neonatal fungemia caused by rare opportunistic yeasts, examining geographical distribution, species involved, risk factors, treatment approaches, and outcomes. Searching two databases (PubMed and SCOPUS), 89 relevant studies with a total of 342 cases were identified in the 42-yea

SUBMITTER: Mpakosi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11395034 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature