A Case of Multiple Intracerebral Aspergillus Abscess in Neonate
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 122-126, 2004.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-721910
ABSTRACT
Fungal infection of the central nervous system tends to occur in immunosuppressed patients. In the pediatric population, it is usually seen in severely immunocompromised patients, particulary in children with chronic granulomatous disease, hematopoietic malignancies, and those receiving chemotherapy or corticosteroid therapy. Literature indicates rare survivors from neonatal aspergillosis. We report a case of multiple brain abscess caused by Aspergillus in a 15-day-old male neonate, who had suffered from high fever, generalized seizure, severe dehydration, and azotemia. The patient was immunologically competent and successfully treated with surgical removal and antifungal agents.
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Main subject:
Aspergillosis
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Aspergillus
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Seizures
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Brain Abscess
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Central Nervous System
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Immunocompromised Host
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Survivors
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Hematologic Neoplasms
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Dehydration
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Abscess
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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