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Aspergillus fumigatus : A Potentially Lethal Ubiquitous Fungus in Extremely Low Birthweight Neonates
Author(s) -
LANGAN EWAN A.,
AGARWAL RAVI P.,
SUBUDHI CHINARI PRADEEP KUMAR,
JUDGE MARY R.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01185.x
Subject(s) - aspergillus fumigatus , medicine , rash , fungus , aspergillus , low birth weight , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology , pregnancy , biology , dermatology , botany , genetics
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.