Cytomegalovirus pneumonia with pulmonary mucormycosis.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2008 Apr-Jun; 51(2): 294-5
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-73707
ABSTRACT
Solid organ transplantation is becoming increasingly common in the treatment of end-stage organ failure. However, despite improvements in patient and allograft survival, immunosuppression-induced compromised cell-mediated immunity predisposes transplant recipients to opportunistic infections. We describe a case of mixed opportunistic lung infection in the form of cytomegalovirus pneumonia and mucormycosis in a renal transplant recipient. Prompt recognition and treatment of infection is imperative for successful transplantation.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Opportunistic Infections
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Humans
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Male
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Kidney Transplantation
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Cytomegalovirus Infections
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Adult
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Lung Diseases, Fungal
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Mucormycosis
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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