Zygomycotic necrotizing cellulitis in a premature infant

被引:19
作者
duPlessis, PJ [1 ]
Wentzel, LF [1 ]
Delport, SD [1 ]
vanDamme, E [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV PRETORIA,DEPT PAEDIAT,ZA-0002 PRETORIA,SOUTH AFRICA
关键词
cutaneous zygomycosis; prematurity; necrotizing cellulitis;
D O I
10.1159/000245728
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
A premature infant with fatal zygomycotic necrotizing cellulitis is reported. Zygomycosis occurs as either an indolent or an acute fulminating form. Cutaneous zygomycosis is a fulminant form of the disease and affects mainly immunocompromised patients. Premature infants with perinatal complications are immunocompromised and therefore at risk for zygomycotic disease, including cutaneous zygomycosis. The different presentations of cutaneous zygomycosis are discussed. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to ensure patient survival. The clinical differential diagnosis of zygomycotic necrotizing cellulitis is mentioned as well as methods for the rapid confirmation of the diagnosis.
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