Cytomegalovirus pneumonia with pulmonary mucormycosis.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2008 Apr-Jun; 51(2): 294-5
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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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Assunto principal:
Pneumonia Viral
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Infecções Oportunistas
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Transplante de Rim
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Infecções por Citomegalovirus
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Adulto
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Imunossupressores
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Pneumopatias Fúngicas
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Mucormicose
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2008
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