Apophysomyces elegans - renal mucormycosis in a healthy host: a case report from south India.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2008 Jul-Sep; 26(3): 269-71
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in English
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| ID: sea-53766
ABSTRACT
Zygomycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that seldom occurs in individuals with a competent immune system. Isolated involvement of any organ is rare and only a few cases of renal zygomycosis have been reported. We present an unusual case of renal zygomycosis caused by Apophysomyces elegans in a patient with no known predisposing factor. He presented with flakes in the urine and was found to have a poorly functioning right kidney. Ureterorenoscopy was performed, fungal elements removed and pathological confirmation obtained. The patient subsequently underwent nephrectomy after treatment with amphotericin B. He made an uneventful recovery.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Amphotericin B
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Adult
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India
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Kidney Diseases
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Mucorales
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Mucormycosis
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Antifungal Agents
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Nephrectomy
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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