Open AccessAsymptomatic amniotic fluid invasion with Candida albicans in preterm premature rupture of membranes: Implications for obstetric and neonatal management
Author(s) -
Mazor M.,
Chaim W.,
Shinwell ES.,
Glezerman M.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349309013351
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , amniotic fluid , candida albicans , premature rupture of membranes , obstetrics , neonatal infection , rupture of membranes , pregnancy , gestation , amnion , pediatrics , surgery , fetus , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , genetics
A case of asymptomatic intraamniotic infection with Candida albicans in a woman presenting with preterm premature rupture of membranes is reported. Active prenatal diagnostic procedures and prompt and accurate neonatal treatment (Amphotericin B) improved significantly the usually poor outcome of these pregnancies.