Phycomycotic abscesses in a preterm infant.
We report a case of neonatal infection with rhizopus, one of the Mucoraceae family. Human infection is rare but the mortality is high without prompt, correct treatment. The infant had a simultaneous candida septicaemia secondary to colonisation of a central venous line. Serial C reactive protein estimations are valuable in monitoring treatment.
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Leeds, St James's University Hospital.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012233:Rhizopus
D000666:Amphotericin B