Invasive Fungal Infection in Children

Cross-source consensus on Invasive Fungal Infection in Children from 1 sources and 4 claims.

1 sources · 4 claims

Risks & contraindications

Invasive fungal infection in children includes invasive candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis as main types discussed in the review. — Systematic review of prediction models and meta-analysis of risk factors for invasive fungal infection in children
Children with haematological disease, immune disorders, malignancy, transplantation, PICU admission, or immunosuppressive therapy exposure are considered at risk for invasive fungal infection. — Systematic review of prediction models and meta-analysis of risk factors for invasive fungal infection in children
The incidence of invasive fungal infection in children is unclear, but invasive candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis are estimated at 4.3 to 19 cases per 10,000 children per year. — Systematic review of prediction models and meta-analysis of risk factors for invasive fungal infection in children
Paediatric invasive fungal infection can have reported case fatality of 10% to 29% and substantially prolong hospital stay. — Systematic review of prediction models and meta-analysis of risk factors for invasive fungal infection in children