Abstract
Noma neonatorum was suggested as a distinct entity characterized by a gangrenous process of the nose, oral cavity, eyelids and perineum that was almost universally fatal in premature infants with Pseudomonas sepsis. We report the first case of noma neonatorum in a 26-week-gestation twin born in the United States. Our case is consistent with previous descriptions of noma neonatorum; however, we question the distinction between noma neonatorum and a neonatal presentation of ecthyma gangrenosum.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 83-85 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Ecthyma gangrenosum
- Neonatal infection
- Noma neonatorum
- Pseudomonas
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
