Fatal Cunninghamella bertholletiae infection in an immunocompetent patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The first fatal Cunninghamella bertholletiae infection in a clinically immunocompetent host is reported. This case differs from previously reported cases by the lack of extensive vascular invasion and thrombosis.
Medical subject headings
- Immunocompetence
- Lung Diseases, Fungal
- Mucorales
- Mucormycosis