[Pimafucin in the treatment of mycoses of the oral cavity in children with chronic blood diseases]

Pediatr Pol. 1989 Apr;64(4):223-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

2.5% solution in the form of oral drops (Gist-brocades) has been used in the treatment of Candida albicans infections of the mucous membranes in children with chronic blood diseases. Out of 34 children 28 recovered completely which is 82.3% of all cases. The highest effectiveness of the preparation was found in the group of children with acute infections. In all cases of chronic candidiasis the improvement of the clinical condition was obtained. Only few children have not shown the growth of Candida albicans in the control investigations.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Candidiasis, Oral / drug therapy*
  • Candidiasis, Oral / etiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Hematologic Diseases / complications*
  • Hematologic Diseases / drug therapy
  • Hematologic Diseases / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immune Tolerance / drug effects
  • Immune Tolerance / immunology
  • Infant
  • Natamycin / administration & dosage*
  • Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
  • Opportunistic Infections / etiology

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Natamycin