Aspergillosis in a 24-week newborn: a case report

Aspergillosis in a 24-week newborn: a case report

Aspergillosis is an uncommon neonatal infection, diagnosed with an increasing frequency over the last two decades. We report a premature neonate who developed aspergillosis while receiving amphotericin B and fluconazole for candidiasis. Despite early recognition and diagnosis, the infant died. We re...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of perinatology 2003-04, Vol.23 (3), p.256-259
Hauptverfasser: Herron, Mark D, Vanderhooft, Sheryll L, Byington, Carrie, King, Jerald D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aspergillosis - diagnosis
Aspergillosis - therapy
Aspergillus
Cross Infection - diagnosis
Cross Infection - therapy
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature, Diseases - diagnosis
Infant, Premature, Diseases - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Aspergillosis is an uncommon neonatal infection, diagnosed with an increasing frequency over the last two decades. We report a premature neonate who developed aspergillosis while receiving amphotericin B and fluconazole for candidiasis. Despite early recognition and diagnosis, the infant died. We review the clinical appearance of Aspergillus species, the distinctions between primary cutaneous aspergillosis and invasive aspergillosis, and advances in diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:0743-8346
1476-5543
DOI:10.1038/sj.jp.7210876