Aspergillus fumigatus: a potentially lethal ubiquitous fungus in extremely low birthweight neonates

Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Jul-Aug;27(4):403-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01185.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Aspergillosis / pathology
  • Aspergillus fumigatus / isolation & purification
  • Aspergillus fumigatus / pathogenicity*
  • Chest Tubes
  • Dermatomycoses / diagnosis*
  • Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
  • Dermatomycoses / pathology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Multiple Organ Failure / microbiology
  • Pneumothorax / therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B
  • Fluconazole