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Invasive Aspergillosis of the Hand Caused by Aspergillus ustus: a Case Report.

Authors :
Olorunnipa, Olushola
Zhang, Andrew
Curtin, Catherine
Source :
HAND; Mar2010, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p102-105, 4p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This is a case report of a 61-year-old cardiac transplant patient who developed a disseminated infection involving the upper extremity with a rare fungus known as Aspergillus ustus. The patient was successfully treated with aggressive serial debridements, antifungal medications, and reduction of immunosuppression. With these interventions, the patient avoided amputation despite the aggressive nature of this infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15589447
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
HAND
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50125405
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-009-9211-x