Primary cutaneous Absidia corymbifera infection in a premature newborn.
An unusual case of a primary cutaneous Absidia corymbifera infection in a premature twin successfully treated with low doses of intravenous amphotericin B and topical natamycin is described. Epidemiological and therapeutical aspects of the case are discussed and in vitro antifungal susceptibility data are presented.
Buchta
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V
Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University of Prague, Heyrovskeho 1203, CZ-50005 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. buchta@faf.cuni.cz
Kalous
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P
Otcenásek
M
M
Vánová
M
M
D020095:Absidia / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature; D011247:Pregnancy; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology