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Real-time ultrasonographic surveillance in the detection of CNS involvement in systemic Candida infection

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Systemic candidiasis is becoming more common in the neonatal unit as the survival of extremely premature infants increases. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement occurs in 64% of infants with systemic infection. Real-time ultrasonography is useful in the diagnosis of CNS involvement and its sequelae as well as in monitoring the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. A patient with extensive CNS involvement is presented. Ultrasonographic findings are described and correlated with neuropathological examination of the brain.

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  1. Section of Newborn Services Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical Center, L3023 Women's Hospital, Box 007, 48109, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

    M. E. Bozynski & R. A. Naglie

  2. Section of Neuroradiology, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    E. J. Russell

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Bozynski, M.E., Naglie, R.A. & Russell, E.J. Real-time ultrasonographic surveillance in the detection of CNS involvement in systemic Candida infection. Pediatr Radiol 16, 235–237 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02456294

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