Cutaneous mucormycosis in children.
Indian Pediatr
;
2006 Feb; 43(2): 167-70
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-12475
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection in children. It is commonly found in immunocompromised children. Early diagnosis is difficult and requires a very high degree of suspicion. Recommended mainstay of treatment has been amphotericin B and extensive surgical debridement which may at times require amputation if limb is involved. The authors share their experience of two cases of successfully treated cutaneous mucormycosis.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Dermatomycoses
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Infant
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Mucormycosis
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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