Abstract |
Paecilomyces lilacinus catheter-related fungemia in an immunocompromised child is reported. The presence of a central venous catheter and the patient's immunocompromised status were felt to be predisposing factors for this unusual infection. To our knowledge, this is the first description of P. lilacinus catheter-related fungemia, and our patient may be the youngest reported patient with this mycosis who was cured.
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Authors | T Q Tan, A K Ogden, J Tillman, G J Demmler, M G Rinaldi |
Journal | Journal of clinical microbiology
(J Clin Microbiol)
Vol. 30
Issue 9
Pg. 2479-83
(Sep 1992)
ISSN: 0095-1137 [Print] United States |
PMID | 1401021
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Catheterization, Central Venous
(adverse effects)
- Fungemia
(diagnosis, etiology, microbiology)
- Humans
- Immunosuppression Therapy
(adverse effects)
- Infant
- Male
- Paecilomyces
(cytology, growth & development, isolation & purification)
- White People
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