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Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient : Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature
Joint Authors
Karthikeyan, Vanji
Hamdi, Tamim
Alangaden, George J.
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mucormycosis is a rare but devastating infection.
We present a case of fatal disseminated mucormycosis infection in a renal transplant patient.
Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression are the major predisposing factors to infection with Mucorales.
Mucorales are angioinvasive and can infect any organ system.
Lungs are the predominant site of infection in solid organ transplant recipients.
Prompt diagnosis is challenging and influences outcome.
Treatment involves a combination of surgical and medical therapies.
Amphotericin B remains the cornerstone in the medical management of mucormycosis, although other agents have been used.
Newer agents are promising.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hamdi, Tamim& Karthikeyan, Vanji& Alangaden, George J.. 2014. Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient : Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hamdi, Tamim…[et al.]. Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient : Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hamdi, Tamim& Karthikeyan, Vanji& Alangaden, George J.. Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient : Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature. International Journal of Nephrology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510764
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510764