Aspergillus fumigatus: a potentially lethal ubiquitous fungus in extremely low birthweight neonates.
Although Aspergillus fumigatus infection is relatively rare, it should be considered in preterm low birthweight neonates with a rapidly progressive purpuric rash. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is crucial to maximize the chances of survival.
Langan
Ewan A
EA
Dermatological Sciences, University of Manchester, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK. ewan.langan@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
Agarwal
Ravi P
RP
Subudhi
Chinari Pradeep Kumar
CP
Judge
Mary R
MR
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D015505:Chest Tubes; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D052577:Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000382:microbiology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000628:therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D000666:Amphotericin B; D015725:Fluconazole