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Risk Factors for Neonatal Invasive Candidiasis
| Non-modifiable postnatally | Potentially modifiable |
|---|---|
| Prematurity | Central venous catheters |
| Low birth weight | Broad-spectrum antibiotics (esp. 3rd generation cephalosporins) |
| Skin or GI colonization | H2 blockers |
| Compromise of GI mucosal integrity (NEC, anatomic anomalies) | Parenteral nutrition (IV lipid infusions) |
GI – gastrointestinal; NEC – necrotizing enterocolitis; IV – intravenous
