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Intestinal mucormycosis in a neonate: A case report and review

Yogesh Kumar Sarin1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi - 110 002, India.

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|December 3, 2010
PubMed

Insights

A rare fungal infection, mucormycosis, can affect newborns' gastrointestinal tracts, posing significant risks. This report details a rare case of a neonatal survivor, offering insights into this severe condition.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Mucormycosis is a rare but severe fungal infection.
  • Gastrointestinal mucormycosis in neonates is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
  • Clinical presentation can mimic necrotizing enterocolitis, complicating early diagnosis.

Observation:

  • This case report details a rare instance of neonatal gastrointestinal mucormycosis.
  • The diagnosis was confirmed post-mortem or via histopathology in typical cases.
  • This report focuses on a survivor of this critical neonatal illness.

Findings:

  • The study highlights a rare case of neonatal gastrointestinal mucormycosis.
  • Early diagnosis remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms with necrotizing enterocolitis.
  • Successful management and survival in a neonatal case are presented.

Implications:

  • This case may inform diagnostic and treatment strategies for neonatal mucormycosis.
  • Understanding this rare condition can improve outcomes for affected newborns.
  • Further research into neonatal fungal infections is warranted.
Keywords:
Amphotericin Bmucormycosisnecrotizing enterocolitisneonaterhizopus

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