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Aspergillus colonization in hydatid cyst: Addition of a case

Authors :
Meetu Agrawal
Megha S Uppin
P Lakshmi Manasa
Shantveer G Uppin
M Phani Chakravarty
R C Mishra
Sundaram Challa
Source :
Lung India, Vol 30, Iss 4, Pp 335-337 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013.

Abstract

Aspergillus is a common saprophytic fungus that causes invasive or non-invasive disease in humans. It commonly colonizes pre-existing lung cavities. It has been earlier reported to coexist in previously operated or ruptured hydatid cysts. However there have been only few case reports of its occurrence in previously unoperated cysts in immunocompetent hosts. The present case adds to this category.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09702113 and 0974598X
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Lung India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3fc4eada8cc4e48851073a35f281f86
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.120612