A Case of Disseminated Fusarium Infection Treated by Liposomal Amphotericin B in a Leukemic Patient / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
; : 321-324, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
Fusarium spp., basically a superficial pathogen, is a newly emerging fungal pathogen of opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. At present, although Fusarium spp. are relatively resistant to amphotericin B, the combination of amphotericin B and surgical debridement appear to be optimal treatment for disseminated infection. Recently we experienced a 32-year-old neutropenic patient after induction chemotherapy for acute myelocytic leukemia presented with skin lesions and infiltrations in both lungs. We diagnosed with disseminated fusariosis by skin culture and successfully treated the patient with liposomal amphotericin B. We emphasize a high index of suspicion for skin lesions especially in immunocopromised patients.
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Assunto principal:
Pele
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Infecções Oportunistas
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Leucemia Mieloide Aguda
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Anfotericina B
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Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido
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Desbridamento
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Fusariose
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Quimioterapia de Indução
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Fusarium
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Pulmão
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Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Ano de publicação:
2003
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Article