Fatal invasive infection with fungemia due to Microascus cirrosus after heart and lung transplantation in a patient with cystic fibrosis.
J Clin Microbiol
; 49(7): 2743-7, 2011 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Scopulariopsis species are rarely but increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised patients. We report on a patient suffering from cystic fibrosis who developed disseminated fungal infection due to a rare Scopulariopsis species, Microascus cirrosus, after heart and lung transplantation. Despite antifungal combination therapy with voriconazole and caspofungin, the patient died 4 weeks after transplantation. Diagnostic difficulties and optimal management of disseminated Scopulariopsis/Microascus infections are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ascomicetos
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Trasplante de Corazón
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Trasplante de Pulmón
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Fungemia
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Fibrosis Quística
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Micosis
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
J Clin Microbiol
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia