Risk Factors and Clinical Analysis for Invasive Fungal Infection in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Patients

Yingfang Yu, Tianming Yuan, Ji-yan Zheng, An Chen, Lihua Chen, Liping Shi, Lizhong Du

American Journal of Perinatology · 2012 · 51 citations · 0 references

Abstract

The predominant factors identified with IFI were third-generation cephalosporin use, peripherally inserted central venous catheter use, intubation > 6 days, any prior abdominal surgery, and neutropenia during first week of life < 1.5 · 109/L.