Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient: Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature
Mucormycosis is a rare but devastating infection. We present a case of fatal disseminated mucormycosis infection in a renal transplant patient. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression are the major predisposing factors to infection with Mucorales. Mucorales are angioinvasive and can inf...
Main Authors: | Tamim Hamdi, Vanji Karthikeyan, George J. Alangaden |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Nephrology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/950643 |
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