Molecular epidemiology of a Malassezia pachydermatis neonatal unit outbreak.

The non-lipid-dependent yeast Malassezia pachydermatis is predominantly zoophilic but occasionally colonizes the human skin. This yeast caused an outbreak in a neonatal iIntensive care unit (NICU). This study aimed to describe the molecular epidemiology of this M.

Blood product transfusions are associated with an increase in serum (1-3)-beta-d-glucan in infants during the initial hospitalization in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Introduction: Serum (1-3)-beta-d-glucan (BDG) assay has been proposed as an adjunct for the rapid diagnosis of invasive fungal infection (IFI). However, false-positive results have been reported following transfusion of blood products in adults.

Aims: To assess the relationship between blood product transfusion and elevated BDG in neonates.

Patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants is associated with cardiac autonomic alteration and predominant parasympathetic stimulation.

Background: Hemodynamic disorders in patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may alter the stimulation of the autonomic nervous system.

Aim: The objective of this study was to analyze the orthosympathetic-parasympathetic balance in preterm infants with PDA.

Study Design And Subjects: Patients were included from consecutive admissions to Amiens University Hospital from 2009 to 2011.