International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To explore the characteristics of invasive fungal infections in pediatric intensive care units. Methods 30 children with invasive fungal infection admitted from October 2023 to October 2024 were selected for study to analyze the clinical characteristics of the infection, and clarify the treatment and outcome. Results 90% of 30 children had respiratory infections; severe underlying disease before infection, multiple antibiotics, and a history of invasive procedures.46.67% of the children had mechanical ventilation, the clinical symptoms were not specific, imaging specificity is not obvious, after fungal culture, the highest proportion of Candida albicans; followed by illus, providing antifungal therapy, the effective number of 25 cases, accounting for 83.33%. Conclusion For children with invasive fungal infection, making an early diagnosis and providing effective antifungal drugs can improve their prognosis.

Pediatric intensive care unit; Invasive fungal infection; Clinical characteristics