Emerging cutaneous infections in the premature neonate.
As the age of viability of premature neonates continues to decline, early recognition of emerging cutaneous infections will become increasingly important. Fungal and bacterial infections should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unusual-appearing skin lesions in the premature neonate since prompt evaluation and aggressive therapy is paramount in this high-risk population.
Horii
Kimberly A
KA
Section of Dermatology, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. kahorii@cmh.edu
Nopper
Amy Jo
AJ
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D021821:Communicable Diseases, Emerging / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D020096:Zygomycosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents