Neonatal aspergillosis. A case report and review of the literature

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1986 Aug;25(8):400-3. doi: 10.1177/000992288602500803.

Abstract

Neonatal aspergillosis is a rare, usually overwhelming multisystem infection diagnosed postmortem. We present a neonate who had a brain abscess diagnosed by CT scan that was found at surgical exploration to contain aspergillus. Treatment included prolonged antifungal medication and several surgical interventions. The child has neurologic sequelae, including a seizure disorder and hemiplegia. There are no previously reported survivors of neonatal aspergillosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Brain Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Brain Abscess / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn