Invasive Fungal Infection in Children

Invasive fungal infection in children includes invasive candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis as main types discussed in the review. Children with haematological disease, immune disorders, malignancy, transplantation, PICU admission, or i…

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Invasive fungal infection in children includes invasive candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis as main types discussed in the review. Children with haematological disease, immune disorders, malignancy, transplantation, PICU admission, or immunosuppressive therapy exposure are considered at risk for invasive fungal infection. Paediatric invasive fungal infection can have reported case fatality of 10% to 29% and substantially prolong hospital stay.