Primary Cutaneous Absidia corymbifera Infection in a Premature Newborn

Authors :: Buchta
Kalous P
Vánová M
Otcenásek M
Source :: Infection. 31:57-59
Publication Year :: 2003
Publisher :: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2003.
Abstract: An unusual case of a primary cutaneous Absidia corymbifera infection in a premature twin successfully treated with low doses of intravenous amphotericin B and topical natamycin is described. Epidemiological and therapeutical aspects of the case are discussed and in vitro antifungal susceptibility data are presented.