Changing Incidence of Candida Bloodstream Infections Among NICU Patients in the United States: 1995–2004
OBJECTIVES. Recent reports suggest that candidemia caused by fluconazole-resistant
strains is increasing in certain adult populations. We evaluated the annual incidence of
neonatal candidemia and the frequency of disease caused by different species of Candida
among neonates in the United States. PATIENTS. The study included neonates admitted to
128 NICUs participating in the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance system from
January 1, 1995, to December 31, 2004 (study period). METHODS. Reports of bloodstream …
strains is increasing in certain adult populations. We evaluated the annual incidence of
neonatal candidemia and the frequency of disease caused by different species of Candida
among neonates in the United States. PATIENTS. The study included neonates admitted to
128 NICUs participating in the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance system from
January 1, 1995, to December 31, 2004 (study period). METHODS. Reports of bloodstream …