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The effect of maternal flora on Candida colonisation in the neonate.
Mycoses - 1 Jan 2014
Filippidi Anthoula, Galanakis Emmanouil, Maraki Sofia, Galani Irene, Drogari-Apiranthitou Maria, Kalmanti Maria, Mantadakis Elpis, Samonis George
Abstract excerpt
Colonisation may be the first step for the development of Candida infection. The source of neonatal colonisation is thought to be the hospital environment or the maternal vaginal tract. This study investigated to what extend Candida isolates in neonates are similar to isolates from their mother's vaginal tract. Vaginal samples were collected from 347 pregnant women within 48 h before delivery. Samples from oral...
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