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Wald, M., Lawrenz, K., Kretzer, V. et al. A very low birth weight infant with Candida nephritis with fungus balls. Full recovery after pyelotomy and antifungal combination therapy. Eur J Pediatr 162, 642–643 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-002-0935-7
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