Table 2 Description of cases of culture proven Candida sepsis before the prophylaxis era, including species, source and outcome
CaseBirth weight (g)Gestational age (weeks)Age at Candida sepsis (days)SpeciesSourceRisk factorsOutcome
19002510C albicansBlood and CSUCephalosporin, >10/7 AB*, FC and CVCDied, day 83
26152315C parapsilosisBloodCephalosporinDied, day 28
37522528C parapsilosis and C albicansBlood and urineCephalosporin, >10/7 ABDied, day 42
49233023C albicansBlood and urine>10/7 ABAlive, home day 57
56302420C parapsilosisAscitesCephalosporinAlive, home day 170
66602419C albicansUrineFC and CVC, >10/7 ABDied, day 39
  • CSU, catheter specimen urine; CVC, central venous catheter; FC, fungal colonisation.

  • *10/7 AB, more than 10 days consecutive systemic antibiotics.