Clinical profile of mucormycosis in paediatric patients in tertiary care centre in North West Rajasthan
Keywords:
mucormycosis, paediatric, risk factorsAbstract
Objectives: This survey aims to find out the possible risk factors including those during developmental period of the child that may contribute to the increased susceptibility of acquiring mucormycosis in paediatric age group.
Methods: A cross sectional observational study was done over a period of 3 months in a tertiary care centre involving all the paediatric patients with confirmed diagnosis of mucormycosis.
Results: 12 patients in paediatric age group with mucormycosis were included in this study. 66.6% patients belonged to rural areas. 33.3% children were born preterm. 2 of them had haematological malignancies. Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio was raised in 59% patients.
Conclusion: Many etiological factors exist which contribute to the increased susceptibility of mucormycosis in children. They need to be explored. This study will contribute in better understanding of the factors responsible for causing mucormycosis in paediatric population. This will ultimately enhance the management and prognosis of the disease.
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