First reported case of late recurrence of pulmonary mucormycosis in a renal transplant recipient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

First reported case of late recurrence of pulmonary mucormycosis in a renal transplant recipient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

Abstract Pulmonary mucormycosis (PM) is a rare, life‐threatening fungal infection usually affecting immunocompromised patients. Its incidence is rising, with a recent outbreak associated with COVID‐19 co‐infection. Amphotericin B along with early surgery are considered the standard treatment. Recurr...

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Main Authors: Cheuk Cheung Derek Leung, Yu Hong Chan, Man Ying Ho, Ming Chiu Chan, Chun Hoi Chen, Chin Tong Kwok, Yiu Cheong Yeung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-12-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
Subjects:
diabetes mellitus
pulmonary mucormycosis
recurrence
renal transplant
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.877

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https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.877

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