Simultaneous primary invasive cutaneous aspergillosis in two preterm twins: case report and review of the literature

Simultaneous primary invasive cutaneous aspergillosis in two preterm twins: case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Primary invasive cutaneous aspergillosis is a rare fungal infection that occurs mostly in immunocompromised patients. Newborns of very low birth weight present a high risk for this type of infection due to an immaturity of the cutaneous barrier and of the immune system. Case pres...

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Main Authors: Floriane Gallais, Julie Denis, Olfa Koobar, Laurence Dillenseger, Dominique Astruc, Raoul Herbrecht, Ermanno Candolfi, Valérie Letscher-Bru, Marcela Sabou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Primary cutaneous aspergillosis
Newborn
Aspergillus
A. fumigatus
Preterm
Premature
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2646-8

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