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Harlequin Color Change in a New Born
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Gaurav Makhija
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Pradeep Kumar Gupta
Harlequin color change is a benign, transient skin color change of unknown etiology sometimes seen in the neonatal period. It has been rarely reported in preterm infants. Herein, we report a case of harlequin color change developed in premature infants without any adverse consequences. During the event, infant was receiving antibiotic treatment for probable sepsis in addition to routine supportive care. Harlequin color change should be recognized properly to avoid unnecessary treatment.
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Makhija G, Gupta PK. Harlequin Color Change in a New Born [Internet]. IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol. 2016 [cited 2025 Oct 01];2(1):40-41. Available from: https://doi.org/
APA
Makhija, G., Gupta, P. K. (2016). Harlequin Color Change in a New Born. IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol, 2(1), 40-41. https://doi.org/
MLA
Makhija, Gaurav, Gupta, Pradeep Kumar. "Harlequin Color Change in a New Born." IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol, vol. 2, no. 1, 2016, pp. 40-41. https://doi.org/
Chicago
Makhija, G., Gupta, P. K.. "Harlequin Color Change in a New Born." IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol 2, no. 1 (2016): 40-41. https://doi.org/