Fluconazole prophylaxis against fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in very low birth weight infants.

Background: Fungal infections are common cause of morbidity and mortality in very low birth weight Infants

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic Fluconazole in preventing fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in VLBW infants.

Design: Prospective, randomized, double blind placebo controlled clinical trial.

Setting: Tertiary level Neonatal intensive care unit.