An unusual case of gastrointestinal mucormycosis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome

An unusual case of gastrointestinal mucormycosis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome

Immunosuppression predisposes to a variety of infections, some of which occur at unusual sites. Of all the forms of mucormycosis, involvement of the intestines is rare. High degree of suspicion along with the use of invasive procedures can facilitate the diagnosis of these infections. We report a ra...

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Main Authors: S Sriperumbuduri, K Kalidindi, H Megha, S Guditi, G Taduri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Nephrology
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal Mucor
immunosuppression
nephrotic syndrome
unusual infection
Online Access:http://www.indianjnephrol.org/article.asp?issn=0971-4065;year=2017;volume=27;issue=2;spage=145;epage=147;aulast=Sriperumbuduri

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