J Korean Radiol Soc.  2001 Jul;45(1):83-86. 10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.1.83.

US and MR Imaging of Candidiasis of the Nervous System in Premature Infants: Two Case Reports

• Kim KN
• Woo JJ
• Bahk YW
• Kim SY
• Kim ER

• KMID: 2200405
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.1.83

Abstract

Candidiasis of the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare condition and like other opportunistic fungal infections, most commonly occurs in immune-compromised patients. Because of the increasing use of antibiotics and the improving survival rate of premature infants requiring intensive care, the incidence of fungal infections in the brain has increased. We report the findings of ultrasonography and MR imaging in two cases of candidiasis of the CNS in premature infants.

Keyword

Infants, premature; Brain, infection; Ultrasound (US); Magnetic resonance (MR)

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Brain
Candidiasis*
Central Nervous System
Humans
Incidence
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature*
Critical Care
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Nervous System*
Survival Rate
Ultrasonography
Anti-Bacterial Agents