A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host
<p dir="ltr">Mucormycosis is an infrequent fungal infection commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals. However, it can also occur in immunocompetent patients, especially following trauma. We present a case of a 15‐month‐old girl with increasing swelling and redness in her left e...
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| author | Marriam Tanvir (22330462) |
| author2 | Ali Tanvir (22330465) Saad Khan (296295) Fathimathul Henna (22068284) Syeda Mashal Fatima (22330468) Aqsa Munir (9073801) Javed Iqbal (2121922) |
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| author_facet | Marriam Tanvir (22330462) Ali Tanvir (22330465) Saad Khan (296295) Fathimathul Henna (22068284) Syeda Mashal Fatima (22330468) Aqsa Munir (9073801) Javed Iqbal (2121922) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Marriam Tanvir (22330462) Ali Tanvir (22330465) Saad Khan (296295) Fathimathul Henna (22068284) Syeda Mashal Fatima (22330468) Aqsa Munir (9073801) Javed Iqbal (2121922) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-02-07T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1002/ccr3.70176 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Paediatrics immunocompetent Mucormycosis orbital infection pediatric Rhizopus |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">Mucormycosis is an infrequent fungal infection commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals. However, it can also occur in immunocompetent patients, especially following trauma. We present a case of a 15‐month‐old girl with increasing swelling and redness in her left eye after a minor traumatic injury. Imaging showed sinusitis with orbital involvement. Histopathology validated the diagnosis of mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus species. The patient had emergency surgery, followed by antifungal and antibiotic therapy. Despite febrile reactions to the treatment, the infection was managed, and the patient was discharged after 2 months. This case highlights the importance of considering mucormycosis in immunocompetent patients with unexplained ocular symptoms after trauma. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for improving outcomes, especially in pediatric patients.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Clinical Case Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70176" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70176</a></p> |
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| spelling | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected HostMarriam Tanvir (22330462)Ali Tanvir (22330465)Saad Khan (296295)Fathimathul Henna (22068284)Syeda Mashal Fatima (22330468)Aqsa Munir (9073801)Javed Iqbal (2121922)Biomedical and clinical sciencesClinical sciencesPaediatricsimmunocompetentMucormycosisorbital infectionpediatricRhizopus<p dir="ltr">Mucormycosis is an infrequent fungal infection commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals. However, it can also occur in immunocompetent patients, especially following trauma. We present a case of a 15‐month‐old girl with increasing swelling and redness in her left eye after a minor traumatic injury. Imaging showed sinusitis with orbital involvement. Histopathology validated the diagnosis of mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus species. The patient had emergency surgery, followed by antifungal and antibiotic therapy. Despite febrile reactions to the treatment, the infection was managed, and the patient was discharged after 2 months. This case highlights the importance of considering mucormycosis in immunocompetent patients with unexplained ocular symptoms after trauma. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for improving outcomes, especially in pediatric patients.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Clinical Case Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70176" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70176</a></p>2025-02-07T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1002/ccr3.70176https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/A_Small_Cut_a_Big_Challenge_Pediatric_Mucormycosis_in_an_Unexpected_Host/30233974CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/302339742025-02-07T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host Marriam Tanvir (22330462) Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Paediatrics immunocompetent Mucormycosis orbital infection pediatric Rhizopus |
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| title | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host |
| title_full | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host |
| title_fullStr | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host |
| title_short | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host |
| title_sort | A Small Cut, a Big Challenge: Pediatric Mucormycosis in an Unexpected Host |
| topic | Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Paediatrics immunocompetent Mucormycosis orbital infection pediatric Rhizopus |