A patient with Mucormycosis and Aspergillosis: Case Report?. | [Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute • 2018]

Author(s):

1. Miqdad Haider: Department of Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore – Pakistan

2. Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chahchar: Department of Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore – Pakistan

3. Nabeel Shafqat: District Head Quarter Hospital, Gujranwala – Pakistan

Abstract:

The objective of this case report was to highlight the significance of curable combined fungal infections which are seen in patients with certain risk factors. Fungal pathologies such as aspergillosis and mucormycosis are invasive infections which can affect pulmonary or extra-pulmonary regions of immunocompromised host. Early diagnosis with the help of imaging and histopathology and treatment with combined medical or surgical therapies can lead to complete recovery. If left untreated, they can be fatal. Here we discuss a case of a patient who was diagnosed with mucormycosis and aspergillosis on histopathology. Patient was treated with systemic antifungals and showed marked improvement after treatment.

Page(s): 220-222

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute, Volume: 32, Issue: 2, Year: 2018

Keywords:

Keywords are not available for this article.

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