Nationwide survey of neonatal invasive fungal infection in Japan

Medical Mycology
Naruhiko IshiwadaKatsuhiko Kamei

Abstract

Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a life-threating infectious disease in high-risk neonates. Strategies for the treatment and prevention of IFI in neonates in Japan remain unclear. We conducted a nationwide retrospective survey to determine IFI incidence between January 2014 and October 2015. Primary survey questionnaires were submitted to 309 medical facilities that regularly treat high-risk neonates. The questionnaire assessed IFI incidence during the study period, methods for preventing fungal infection in early delivery neonates, and methods for preventing mother-to-child fungal transmission. The secondary questionnaire was for facilities that had IFI cases and replied to the primary questionnaire. In total, 128 medical facilities (41.4%) completed the primary questionnaire, 17/128 facilities recorded 23 proven or probable IFI cases. Estimated annual IFI incidence was 0.33/1000 live births of hospitalized neonates. Patient data at IFI onset were available for all 23 patients. Birth weight was < 1000 g in 18 patients. Causative microorganisms were identified in 22 patients. Candida species (n = 21) were the most common pathogens, and one patient had mucormycosis. The mortality rate was 17.4%. Regarding neonatal fungal proph...Continue Reading

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