Association of fungal sepsis and galactosemia.
Galactosemia is one of the rare inborn errors of metabolism, which if detected early can be treated effectively. Galactosemic infants have a significant increased risk of developing sepsis. E. coli sepsis is a known entity, and also an important cause of early mortality in these children. But fungal sepsis in these patients is rarely reported. Here is a case of 45 day-old child who presented with fungal sepsis, which on investigation turned out to be galactosemia.
Verma
Sanjay
S
Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatric Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. sanjay06verma@yahoo.com
Bharti
Bhavneet
B
Inusha
P
P
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016469:Fungemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D005693:Galactosemias / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D018740:Genetic Heterogeneity; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009154:Mutation; D041942:Soy Milk; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole