Primary cutaneous aspergillosis in a premature neonate. 1980

R D Granstein, and L R First, and A J Sober

A case of primary cutaneous aspergillosis in a 3-week-old premature infant is reported. The lesion, which presented as a solitary nodule surmounted by three pustules, occurred following the use of elasticized and cloth adhesive tape and was cured by surgical excision. Factors predisposing to this infection included maceration, antibiotic usage, and prematurity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D007235 Infant, Premature, Diseases Diseases that occur in PREMATURE INFANTS.
D003881 Dermatomycoses Superficial infections of the skin or its appendages by any of various fungi. Skin Diseases, Fungal,Dermatomycosis,Dermatophyte Infection,Fungal Skin Diseases
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001228 Aspergillosis Infections with fungi of the genus ASPERGILLUS. Aspergillus Infection,Aspergilloses,Aspergillus Infections,Infection, Aspergillus,Infections, Aspergillus
D001458 Bandages Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body. Dressings,Bandage,Dressing

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