Primary cutaneous aspergillosis in a preterm neonate
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abstract
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Primary cutaneous aspergillosis (PCA) is a rare fungal infection in
premature infants. Extreme prematurity, immature immune system,
therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics and systemic steroids, as
well as hyperglycaemia and a vulnerable and very thin epidermal
layer are considered risk factors in this patient population. We
present a premature male infant born at 24(+3) weeks of gestation
with PCA, successfully treated with amphotericin and surgical
curettage of the ulcerating skin lesions. Complete resolution of the
lesions was achieved and scarring was barely visible at later
follow-up.
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citation
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Rogdo B, Kahlert C R, Diener P A, Micallef J. Primary cutaneous
aspergillosis in a preterm neonate. BMJ Case Rep 2014; 2014:.
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type
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journal paper/review (English)
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date of publishing
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01-09-2014
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journal title
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BMJ Case Rep (2014)
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ISSN electronic
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1757-790X
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PubMed
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25178889
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DOI
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10.1136/bcr-2014-204752
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