A rare case of pediatric gastrointestinal mucormycosis with a review of the literature

A rare case of pediatric gastrointestinal mucormycosis with a review of the literature

This manuscript discusses a rare case of pediatric gastrointestinal mucormycosis in a hospitalized patient who presented in diabetic ketoacidosis. A review of the literature is summarized to provide an overview of mucormycosis with a discussion of the mechanisms underlying the susceptibility of diab...

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Veröffentlicht in:IDCases 2023-01, Vol.31, p.e01698, Article e01698
Hauptverfasser: Maniaci, Joseph L., Thahir, Sahal, Bookhout, Christine
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Candida
Case Report
Gastrointestinal fungal infections
Mucormycosis
Pediatric infectious diseases
Pediatric pathology
Pediatrics
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Zusammenfassung:This manuscript discusses a rare case of pediatric gastrointestinal mucormycosis in a hospitalized patient who presented in diabetic ketoacidosis. A review of the literature is summarized to provide an overview of mucormycosis with a discussion of the mechanisms underlying the susceptibility of diabetic patients for this condition.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01698