Neonatal zygomycosis with gastric perforation.
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چکیده
Zygomycosis is a rare infection in neonates. The clinical presentation is non-specific and diagnosis most often is made at autopsy. Surgical debridement performed early improves survival. We report a case of neonatal zygomycosis with gastric perforation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 50 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013