Acquired Immunodeficiency from Maternal Chemotherapy and Severe Primary Pneumocystis Infection in an Infant
Joint Authors
Lim, Adeline Yi Ling
Mattke, Adrian Christian
Clark, Julia Elizabeth
Pinzon-Charry, Alberto
Alphonso, Nelson
Kapur, Nitin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pneumocystis jirovecii is recognized as an opportunistic pathogen in immunosuppressed patients.
We report a case of severe Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in an infant with acquired combined immunodeficiency secondary to maternal chemotherapy exposure during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
The infant required cardiorespiratory support with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for severe respiratory failure.
This case highlights the potential for severe acquired immunodeficiency in this patient cohort and further postnatal surveillance is highly recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lim, Adeline Yi Ling& Mattke, Adrian Christian& Clark, Julia Elizabeth& Pinzon-Charry, Alberto& Alphonso, Nelson& Kapur, Nitin. 2020. Acquired Immunodeficiency from Maternal Chemotherapy and Severe Primary Pneumocystis Infection in an Infant. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lim, Adeline Yi Ling…[et al.]. Acquired Immunodeficiency from Maternal Chemotherapy and Severe Primary Pneumocystis Infection in an Infant. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lim, Adeline Yi Ling& Mattke, Adrian Christian& Clark, Julia Elizabeth& Pinzon-Charry, Alberto& Alphonso, Nelson& Kapur, Nitin. Acquired Immunodeficiency from Maternal Chemotherapy and Severe Primary Pneumocystis Infection in an Infant. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150648
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150648