Amphotericin B lipid complex for neonatal invasive candidiasis

Authors
Adler-Shohet, F Waskin, H Lieberman, JM
Citation
F. Adler-shohet et al., Amphotericin B lipid complex for neonatal invasive candidiasis, ARCH DIS CH, 84(2), 2001, pp. F131-F133
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
ISSN journal
00039888 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
F131 - F133
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9888(200103)84:2<F131:ABLCFN>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
This study describes the safety and efficacy of amphotericin B lipid comple x (ABLC) in 11 neonates with systemic Candida infections. Nine of the 11 im proved clinically, and eight of nine evaluable patients had a mycological c ure with ABLC. Creatinine levels improved or did not significantly change i n eight of the 11 patients.