Rhizopus necrotizing fasciitis of caesarean wound: A rare life threatening condition [PDF]
Mucormycosis is a rare cause of necrotizing fasciitis in immunocompromised patients. We report a young female, who developed rhizopus necrotizing fasciitis of caesarean wound.
Alvi, Abdul Rehman, Shamsi, Ghina
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Invasive fungal diseases in haematopoietic cell transplant recipients and in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia or myelodysplasia in Brazil [PDF]
Invasive fungal disease (IFD) shows distinct regional incidence patterns and epidemiological features depending on the geographic region. We conducted a prospective survey in eight centres in Brazil from May 2007 to July 2009.
Bergamasco, M. D. +19 more
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Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and Cutaneous Fungal Infections
ABSTRACT Fungal infections are an important source of morbidity and mortality that can manifest as superficial or invasive diseases. Diagnostic techniques for human fungal pathogens remain problematic, and multi‐drug resistance is emerging. This review addresses the potential emergence of new fungal pathogens in changing environments and reported ...
Aditya K. Gupta +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Diagnosing invasive aspergillosis (IA) remains challenging despite the availability of various tests due to the limited sensitivity and variability in accuracy depending on the clinical context. Laboratory‐based definitions consider different mycological criteria, such as culture and galactomannan (GM) positivity, equivalent in ...
Miriam Govrins +2 more
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Hepatic mucormycosis in a child with fulminant hepatic failure
Mucormycosis is an uncommon, opportunistic infection in children. We present a case of fulminant hepatic failure with hepatic mucormycosis. Although the suggested defects and pathogenic mechanisms in infections related to hepatic failure and ...
G Erdem +4 more
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Mucormycosis encompasses a range of fungal infections that can impact various organs. Although pulmonary mucormycosis is relatively rare, it poses a significant threat, particularly to individuals with compromised immune systems. Pulmonary mucormycosis
Hyo Ju Na +4 more
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Subcutaneous Phycomycosis in a Child [PDF]
Subcutaneous phycomycosis is a rare entity. We hereby report a case of subcutaneous phycomycosis in 18 months old female child who presented with a painless, non-tender swelling on the thigh.
Jagtap, SV +3 more
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A significant number of reported Absidia corymbifera (Lichtheimia corymbifera) infections are caused by Lictheimia ramosa (syn. Lichtheimia hongkongensis): an emerging cause of mucormycosis [PDF]
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Lau, SKP +4 more
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Single‐Dose, Intravenous, and Oral Pharmacokinetics of Isavuconazole in Dogs
ABSTRACT Isavuconazole, a triazole antifungal used in humans for invasive fungal infections, may be effective for treating canine fungal infections, although data on its use in dogs is limited. This study aimed to determine the pharmacokinetics and safety of a single dose of isavuconazole in dogs, administered both intravenously and orally. Six healthy
Yishan Kuo +3 more
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Nasosinusal Mucormycosis - Clinical Reports and Literature Review [PDF]
A mucormicose e uma infecção fúngica potencialmente grave,causada por fungo saprófita. Pode tornar-se patogénico, em condições específicas, com evolução frequentemente fatal, particularmente em indivíduos imunocomprometidos.
Amaro, C +5 more
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