Multiple fungal brain abscesses in a neonate: successful treatment with Liposomal Amphotericin B

Authors

Leslie Lewis Dr, KMCFollow
Jayashree P Dr, KMCFollow
Y Ramesh Bhat Dr, KMCFollow

Abstract

Invasive fungal infections are common among infants hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Central Nervous System (CNS) involvement occurs in two third of the disseminated fungal sepsis. Fungal cerebral abscess is one of the severe complications of disseminated fungal sepsis. We report a case of multiple fungal brain abscesses in a term neonate, which was successfully treated with Liposomal Amphotericin B.

Recommended Citation

Lewis, Leslie Dr; P, Jayashree Dr; and Bhat, Y Ramesh Dr (2015) "Multiple fungal brain abscesses in a neonate: successful treatment with Liposomal Amphotericin B," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, .
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol1/iss1/16