Abstract
A case of asymptomatic intraamniotic infection with Candida albicans in a woman presenting with preterm premature rupture of membranes is reported. Active prenatal diagnostic procedures and prompt and accurate neonatal treatment (Amphotericin B) improved significantly the usually poor outcome of these pregnancies.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amniotic Fluid / microbiology
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
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Candida albicans / isolation & purification
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Candidiasis / drug therapy
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Candidiasis / etiology*
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Candidiasis / microbiology
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Chorioamnionitis / microbiology*
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Female
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Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / complications*
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Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / microbiology
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / microbiology
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Ketoconazole / therapeutic use
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Male
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Mediastinal Emphysema / drug therapy
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Mediastinal Emphysema / microbiology
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Pneumonia / drug therapy
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Pneumonia / microbiology
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Pregnancy
Substances
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Amphotericin B
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Ketoconazole