Table 3. Characteristics of preterm infants with systemic fungal infections.
| Parameters | L. reuteri | L. rhamnosus | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of newborns | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 25 | 30 | 29.5±1.8 |
| Birth weight (g) | 790 | 1.380 | 1.280±441.5 |
| Male/female | 1/0 | 0/1 | 3/1 |
| Cesarean sections | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Assisted ventilation (days) | 3 | 3 | 3.6±0.9 |
| Central venous catheter (days) | 30 | 30 | 44±18 |
| Antimycotic treatment (days) | 16 | 22 | 40.7±16.2 |
| Candida strains | C. albicans | C. albicans | 2 C. albicans 1 C. parapsilosis 1 C. guillermondi |
| Sites of infections | Blood | Blood | Blood |
Abbreviations: C. albicans, Candida albicans; C. guillermondi, Candida guillermondi; C. parapsilosis, Candida parapsilosis; L. reuteri, Lactobacillus reuteri; L. rhamnosus; Lactobacillus rhamnosus.