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Neonatal zygomycosis with gastric perforation
1Referral Neonatal Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. drnbmathur@gmail.com
Abstract:
Zygomycosis is a rare infection in neonates. The clinical presentation is non-specific and diagnosis most often is made at autopsy. Surgical debridement performed early improves survival. We report a case of neonatal zygomycosis with gastric perforation.
Insights
Neonatal zygomycosis is a rare fungal infection. Early surgical intervention for this condition, particularly when presenting with gastric perforation, can improve infant survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Zygomycosis is an uncommon but severe fungal infection, particularly in neonates.
- The non-specific clinical presentation of neonatal zygomycosis often leads to delayed diagnosis, frequently post-mortem.
- Gastric perforation is a critical complication associated with invasive fungal infections in newborns.
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