Zygomycosis in a renal allograft recipient.

Abstract

Invasive fungal infections can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Zygomycosis is a type of invasive fungal infection with a rapid course and grave prognosis. Renal transplant recipients with concomitant diabetes mellitus are most susceptible to this infection. We report here a case of disseminated zygomycosis (Rhizopus sp.) in a renal allograft recipient with posttransplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM). This is the first reported case of zygomycosis caused by Rhizopus species.

• Authors: G Lakshminarayana, R Rajesh, G Kurian, V N Unni
• Journal: Indian journal of nephrology (Indian J Nephrol) Vol. 19 Issue 1 Pg. 30-3 (Jan 2009) ISSN: 1998-3662 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 20352010 (Publication Type: Case Reports)