Publication

Primary cutaneous aspergillosis in a preterm neonate

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 1, 2014

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Citation
Rogdo B, Kahlert C, Diener P, Micallef J. Primary cutaneous aspergillosis in a preterm neonate. BMJ Case Rep 2014; 2014
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
BMJ Case Rep 2014; 2014
Publication Date
Sep 1, 2014
Issn Electronic
1757-790X
Brief description/objective

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.