Candida glabrata sepsis associated with chorioamnionitis in an in vitro fertilization pregnancy: case report and review.

Authors :: Jackel D
Lai K
Source :: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America [Clin Infect Dis] 2013 Feb; Vol. 56 (4), pp. 555-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Nov 09.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: We report a case of Candida glabrata sepsis associated with chorioamnionitis in an in vitro fertilization-assisted pregnancy. There is a strong association between C. glabrata chorioamnionitis and assisted fertility techniques. Candida glabrata chorioamnionitis presents unique management challenges.

Subjects :: Adult
Antifungal Agents therapeutic use
Candidemia drug therapy
Chorioamnionitis drug therapy
Female
Fetal Death
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious drug therapy
Stillbirth
Twins
Candida glabrata isolation & purification
Candidemia microbiology
Chorioamnionitis microbiology
Fertilization in Vitro adverse effects
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious microbiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1537-6591
Volume :: 56
Issue :: 4
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 23143095
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/cis936

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