Invasive Fungal Infection in COVID-19-Recovered Patient Detected on 18F-FDG-Labeled Leukocytes PET/CT Scan.
Clin Nucl Med
; 47(2): e177-e179, 2022 Feb 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1684920
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Occurrence of invasive fungal infections has gained significant attention during recent times in patients with COVID-19. Patients with severe form of COVID-19, such as those treated in the intensive care unit with prolonged steroid use, are particularly vulnerable to secondary bacterial and fungal infections. Disseminated systemic mycosis is a life-threatening condition, especially in immunocompromised patients. Here, we report a case of a recovered severe COVID-19 patient, who presented with persistent fever. 18F-FDG-labeled leukocyte scan revealed focal accumulation of radiotracer in the small intestine and right lung lower lobe. Subsequently, performed biopsy revealed mucormycosis.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Invasive Fungal Infections
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Nucl Med
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Rlu.0000000000003852
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