[Infections caused by Candida krusei in newborn infants].

Experiences are described about systemic infections with fungaemia due to Candida krusei in seven newborns treated in a department of neonatology because of several perinatal problems. The origin of this outbreak cold not be established. In six patients the infection was early detected and successfully treated with miconazole and/or ketoconazole, all six newborns recovered. Infections due to Candida krusei are extremely rare in humans. This report demonstrates the clinical picture of this infection in newborns.