Disseminated fungemia due to Candida krusei with cutaneous lesions and successful treatment by amphotericin B lipid complex and catheter removal: a case report.

Authors :: Hourez, Raphael
Martiat, Philippe
Aoun, Mickael
Gillard, Paul H.
Source :: International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Dec2002, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p326. 3p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Presents the case of a 50-year-old man with blast transformation of Philadephia chromosome positive chronic myelocytic leukemia. Medical history of the patient; Results of physical examination; Treatment given to the patient; Risk factors for invasive Candida krusei candidiasis.

Subjects :: *LEUKEMIA treatment
*MYELOID leukemia
*CANDIDIASIS
*DISEASE risk factors

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