Fungal endocarditis in a premature infant complicated by a right atrial mycetoma and inferior vena cava thrombosis
The incidence of fungal endocarditis in premature infants is on the rise, reported in the last decade secondary to use of central venous lines, the frequent use of broad spectrum antibiotics and neonatal surgical interventions. Central line related thrombosis is a significant risk factor for persist...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2009
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3228327/ |