Fulminant tracheobronchial and pulmonary aspergillosis complicating imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria in an apparently immunocompetent woman.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe an unusual case of fulminant tracheobronchial and pulmonary aspergillosis presenting as acute respiratory distress syndrome. The patient, who was apparently immunocompetent, was admitted with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria but died from aspergillosis.
Medical subject headings
- Aspergillosis
- Lung Diseases, Fungal
- Malaria, Falciparum
- Tracheal Diseases