Monica Ingrid Santoyo-Alejandre

Dr. Monica Ingrid Santoyo-Alejandre


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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AVAlfredo Valdez-Martinez
Alfredo Valdez-Martinez
MSMonica Ingrid Santoyo-Alejandre
Monica Ingrid Santoyo-Alejandre
RARoberto Arenas
Roberto Arenas
CFClaudia Erika Fuentes-Venado
Claudia Erika Fuentes-Venado
TLTito Ramírez LOZADA
Tito Ramírez LOZADA
Rodolfo Pinto-AlmazánRodolfo Pinto-Almazán
Rodolfo Pinto-Almazán
Background/Objectives: Mucormycosis is a rare but life-threatening fungal infection, particularly in neonates, due to their undeveloped immune system. This systematic review aims to analyze the risk factors, clinical presentations, treatments, and outcomes of neonatal mucormycosis reported between 2004 and 2024. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science following PRISMA guidelines. Only studies reporting cases of mucormycosis in neonates (≤28 days old) were included. Data on risk factors, clinical features, diagnostic methods, antifungal therapies, surgical interventions, and outcomes were extracted and analyzed. Results: A total of 44 studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising 61 neonatal cases. The most common clinical presentations were gastrointestinal (n = 39), cutaneous (n = 19), rhino-orbito-cerebral (n = 2), and disseminated mucormycosis (n = 1). Diagnosis was primarily based on histopathology (93.4%) and fungal culture (26.2%). The main antifungal treatment was liposomal amphotericin B (63.9%), often combined with surgical debridement (60.6%). Mortality rates remained high (47.5%), particularly in cases of prematurely extreme neonates with angioinvasive disease or delayed diagnosis. Conclusions: Neonatal mucormycosis remains a severe condition with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis through a combination of clinical suspicion and laboratory confirmation, along with prompt antifungal therapy and surgical management, apparently is crucial for improving outcomes. Further studies are needed to optimize treatment strategies and improve neonatal survival.

1 December 2025 in Antibiotics
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AVAlfredo Valdez-Martinez
Alfredo Valdez-Martinez
MSMonica Ingrid Santoyo-Alejandre
Monica Ingrid Santoyo-Alejandre
RARoberto Arenas
Roberto Arenas
MPMariel Isa Pimentel
Mariel Isa Pimentel
JCJuan Castillo cruz
Juan Castillo cruz
Rodolfo Pinto-AlmazánRodolfo Pinto-Almazán
Rodolfo Pinto-Almazán
Background/Objectives: Tinea capitis is traditionally a childhood infection, yet recent reports describe its emergence among older adults. In this population, hormonal changes, comorbidities, and frequent corticosteroid use may modify clinical presentation and delay diagnosis. This systematic review aimed to consolidate current evidence on Tinea capitis in individuals aged 65 years or older, focusing on epidemiologic, clinical, and mycological characteristics as well as therapeutic outcomes. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and SciELO databases for studies published between 1978 and February 2025. Eligible articles included case reports, case series, and clinical studies involving patients ≥65 years with confirmed Tinea capitis. Two independent reviewers screened and extracted data on demographics, comorbidities, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, etiologic agents, and treatment response. Results: Sixty-three studies comprising 91 patients from 19 countries were included. Most cases originated from Spain (n = 27) and the United States (n = 12). Females accounted for 90.1% of cases. The leading comorbidities were diabetes mellitus (37.5%) and hypertension (21.9%). Topical corticosteroid use (40.7%) and pet exposure (27.8%) were frequent risk factors. Misdiagnosis occurred in 37.4% of patients, commonly as seborrheic dermatitis or erosive pustular dermatosis. The inflammatory variant predominated (65.9%), with kerion reported in 42.9%. Microsporum canis was the predominant agent (26.9%, n = 24), while Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton tonsurans were equally frequent (both 19.1%, n = 17). Systemic antifungal therapy achieved clinical cure in 91.2% of cases. Conclusions: Tinea capitis in the elderly is an underrecognized and often misidentified scalp infection. Awareness of its variable presentation and systematic mycological assessment are crucial to ensure timely therapy and prevent scarring alopecia.