First name
Katherine
Middle name
M
Last name
Knapp

Title

Results from a prospective, international, epidemiologic study of invasive candidiasis in children and neonates.

Year of Publication

2012

Number of Pages

1252-7

Date Published

2012 Dec

ISSN Number

1532-0987

Abstract

<p><strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>Candida species are the third most common cause of pediatric health care-associated bloodstream infection in the United States and Europe. To our knowledge, this report from the International Pediatric Fungal Network is the largest prospective, multicenter observational study dedicated to pediatric and neonatal invasive candidiasis.</p>

<p><strong>METHODS: </strong>From 2007 to 2011, we enrolled 196 pediatric and 25 neonatal patients with invasive candidiasis.</p>

<p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Non-albicans Candida species predominated in pediatric (56%) and neonatal (52%) age groups, yet Candida albicans was the most common species in both groups. Successful treatment responses were observed in pediatric (76%) and neonatal patients (92%). Infection with Candida parapsilosis led to successful responses in pediatric (92%) and neonatal (100%) patients, whereas infection with Candida glabrata was associated with a lower successful outcome in pediatric patients (55%). The most commonly used primary antifungal therapies for pediatric invasive candidiasis were fluconazole (21%), liposomal amphotericin B (20%) and micafungin (18%). Outcome of pediatric invasive candidiasis was similar in response to polyenes (73%), triazoles (67%) and echinocandins (73%). The most commonly used primary antifungal therapies for neonatal invasive candidiasis were fluconazole (32%), caspofungin (24%) and liposomal amphotericin B (16%) and micafungin (8%). Outcomes of neonatal candidiasis by antifungal class again revealed similar response rates among the classes.</p>

<p><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>We found a predominance of non-albicans Candida infection in children and similar outcomes based on antifungal class used. This international collaborative study sets the foundation for large epidemiologic studies focusing on the unique features of neonatal and pediatric candidiasis and comparative studies of therapeutic interventions in these populations.</p>

DOI

10.1097/INF.0b013e3182737427

Alternate Title

Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J.

PMID

22982980

Title

A Prospective, International Cohort Study of Invasive Mold Infections in Children.

Year of Publication

2015

Number of Pages

313-22

Date Published

2015 Dec

ISSN Number

2048-7207

Abstract

<p><strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>Invasive mold infections (IMIs) are a leading cause of mortality in immunocompromised children, yet there has never been an international epidemiologic investigation of pediatric IMIs.</p>

<p><strong>METHODS: </strong>This international, prospective cohort study was performed to characterize the epidemiology, antifungal therapy, and outcomes of pediatric IMIs. Children (≤18 years) with proven or probable IMIs were enrolled between August 2007 and May 2011 at 22 sites. Risk factors, underlying diagnoses, and treatments were recorded. Outcomes were assessed at 12 weeks after diagnosis using European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Mycoses Study Group response criteria.</p>

<p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>One hundred thirty-one pediatric patients with IMIs were enrolled; the most common IMI was invasive aspergillosis ([IA] 75%). Children with IA and those with other types of IMIs had similar underlying risk factors, except that children with IMIs caused by non-Aspergillus species were more likely to have received mold-active antifungal agents preceding diagnosis. The most commonly used antifungal classes after diagnosis were triazoles (82%) and polyenes (63%). Combination therapy was used in 53% of patients. Use of combination therapy was associated with an increased risk of adverse events (risk ratio, 1.98; 95% confidence interval, 1.06-3.68; P = .031), although there was no detectable difference in outcome.</p>

<p><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>Although risk factors for IMIs are similar across specific subtypes, preceding antifungal therapy may be an important modifier. Combination antifungal therapy requires further study to determine its true risks and benefits.</p>

DOI

10.1093/jpids/piu074

Alternate Title

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc

PMID

26582870

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