A Fatal Case of Mucormycosis

Telhan L., Erdenn E., Tasdemir M., Sakiz D., Arapoglu M., PALANDUZ A.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION, vol.1, no.3, pp.118-120, 2007 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 1 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.118-120
  • Keywords: Mucormycosis, diabetes mellitus, aplastic anemia, corticosteroid, amphotericin B
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Mucormycosis, caused by fungi of the order Mucorales, is an opportunistic and invasive fungal disease with high morbidity and mortality. The most important underlying conditions are diabetic ketoacidosis, neutropenia and corticosteroid therapy. We describe a case of mucormycosis with multiple risk factors.