Neonatal Mucormycosis with Gastrointestinal and Cutaneous involvement

ABSTRACT

Background: Mucormycosis of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare fungal infection ofneonates. Case characteristics 48-hours-old term neonate presented with intestinalobstruction and perforation. No significant risk factors were present. Histopathologicalexamination of the resected gangrenous bowel revealed mucormycosis. Cutaneousinvolvement due to systemic spread led to dermal necrosis in toes. Outcome: Thoughcutaneous lesions responded promptly to antifungal therapy, gastrointestinalmanifestations required multiple antifungal therapy for prolonged period apart from surgicaldebridement. Message Precise histopathological diagnosis and early appropriate therapycan prevent dismal outcomes in neonatal mucormycosis.