Infected with mold! Zygomycosis: a case report.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To discuss a case of zygomycosis in a 71-year-old woman with diabetes. An overview of the prevalence and pathogenesis of the disorder, clinical diagnosis, and treatment are presented.

DATA SOURCES:

Case report, diagnostic evidence, and scientific literature.

CONCLUSIONS:

Zygomycosis is a rare but serious and often fatal fungal infection more common in patients with a history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Rapid treatment with amphotericin B and supportive care are essential in the care of individuals with zygomycosis.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE:

Practitioners should know about zygomycosis because the diagnosis is frequently missed and early and aggressive treatment is imperative.

• Authors: Kathryn S Mitra
• Journal: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (J Am Assoc Nurse Pract) Vol. 26 Issue 4 Pg. 202-206 (Apr 2014) ISSN: 2327-6924 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 24376156 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: ©2013 The Author(s) ©2013 American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Topics

• Aged
• Female
• Fungi (pathogenicity)
• Humans
• Zygomycosis (complications, diagnosis, therapy)