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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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 (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Anfotericina B
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Adulto
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India
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Enfermedades Renales
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Mucorales
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Mucormicosis
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Antifúngicos
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Nefrectomía
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
Microbiology
Año:
2008
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Artículo
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