Language

English

Publication Date

9-1-2025

Journal

Journal of Child Neurology

DOI

10.1177/08830738251334939

PMID

40329649

PMCID

PMC12332211

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

5-7-2025

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a rare, life-threatening opportunistic infection primarily affecting immunocompromised patients. The available literature on Rhizomucor pusillus (R pusillus) infections of the central nervous system (CNS) in children is very limited. We present the case of an immunocompromised adolescent with intracranial mucormycosis due to R pusillus manifesting with stroke-like symptoms. This case highlights this rare condition's diagnostic complexity and management challenges. We include a review of the available literature on pediatric R pusillus CNS infections to increase awareness among health care providers.

Keywords

Adolescent, Humans, Central Nervous System Fungal Infections, Immunocompromised Host, Mucormycosis, Rhizomucor, Stroke, CNS infections, Isolated intracranial mucormycosis, Rhizomucor pusillus

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