Open AccessNecrotizing fasciitis in neonate by Lichtheimia ramosa : A case study
Author(s) -
Ashish William,
Ravinder Kaur,
Deepti Rawat,
Neelam S. S. Kandir,
Akanksha Sharma
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
access microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2516-8290
DOI - 10.1099/acmi.0.000327
Subject(s) - fasciitis , respiratory distress , mucormycosis , medicine , antibiotics , sepsis , dermatology , amphotericin b , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , antifungal , surgery , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Zygomycetes have been known to cause life-threatening infections in humans which are often difficult to treat. We present a rare case of cutaneous mucormycosis in a premature neonate admitted with neonatal sepsis and necrotizing fasciitis. He was diagnosed with Lichtheimia ramosa infection and managed surgically along with Amphotericin B. Low birth weight, prematurity, respiratory distress, administration of corticosteroid and broad spectrum antibiotics were identified as the potential risk factors in this case which had led to the fungal infection. Early diagnosis and prompt management is critical in prevention of morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.