Invasive mucormycosis is a rare but frequently fatal fungal disease. The acute and rapidly progressive evolution causes unfavourable outcome in 22%-59% of patients and its treatment represents a clinical challenge, especially in immunocompromised patients. Current data in paediatric oncological patients are limited.

Invasive mucormycosis in children with cancer: A retrospective study from the Infection Working Group of Italian Pediatric Hematology Oncology Association

Cesaro, Simone
2019-01-01

Abstract

Invasive mucormycosis is a rare but frequently fatal fungal disease. The acute and rapidly progressive evolution causes unfavourable outcome in 22%-59% of patients and its treatment represents a clinical challenge, especially in immunocompromised patients. Current data in paediatric oncological patients are limited.
2019
cancer; children; mucormycosis; mycoses; Adolescent; Antifungal Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Hematologic Neoplasms; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Invasive Fungal Infections; Italy; Male; Mucorales; Mucormycosis; Retrospective Studies; Survival Analysis
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