Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an immunocompetent patient.
J Postgrad Med
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2003 Jan-Mar; 49(1): 78-80
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ABSTRACT
Immunocompromised individuals are susceptible to pulmonary aspergillus infection, but invasive aspergillus infection is extremely rare in the presence of normal immunity. We report a case of invasive aspergillosis in an immunocompetent 63-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with COPD may be at risk for developing pulmonary aspergillus infection, which should be considered as a diagnostic possibility in patients with unresolving pulmonary infection.
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Aspergilosis
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica
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Inmunocompetencia
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Enfermedades Pulmonares Fúngicas
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Persona de Mediana Edad
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J Postgrad Med
Año:
2003
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