Candida colonization has a considerable prevalence among the preterms in our NICU. Besides vaginal delivery, low birth weight and low gestational age could be considered as risk factors for colonization. Early screening of the mothers with preterm labor for Candida and proper management help to avoid colonization with subsequent risk of invasive Candidiasis.
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