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Emerging Fungal Infections in the Era of Antibiotic Stewardship

Justina Truong1, Raquel Vertees2, Tyson Dietrich2

  • 1Kingman Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, USA.

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
|July 6, 2019
PubMed

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This study reports a rare case of pneumonia caused by Nonomuraea solani and Candida dubliniensis in an immunosuppressed patient. These emerging infectious agents highlight the need for vigilant diagnosis in immunocompromised individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pneumonia remains a leading cause of global mortality despite medical advances.
  • Increased immunosuppression and antimicrobial use are linked to emerging infectious agents in pneumonia.
  • Identifying novel pathogens is crucial for effective treatment strategies.

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