Neonatal sepsis in a preterm infant complicated by fungal infection
We present the case of a preterm male infant born at 23+2 weeks gestation, who developed sepsis and was subsequently found to have fungal sepsis. The case highlights the diagnostic challenges and management strategies involved in treating neonatal sepsis, particularly in the presence of fungal pathogens.
Authors
- Hnin Khine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5208-4088)
- Doris Iyamabo
Institutions
- Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-263272
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00