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J Clin Microbiol
; 47(1): 278-81, 2009 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19005150
ABSTRACT
Fusarium species are saprophytic molds which cause disseminated or localized infections in humans. Disseminated Fusarium infection can cause significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. We present a case of disseminated fusariosis caused by Fusarium verticillioides in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and successfully treated using both liposomal amphotericin B and voriconazole.