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Subacute pulmonary mucormycosis
Abstract:
This report describes two patients with subacute pulmonary mucormycosis who died of pulmonary hemorrhage. Both patients had diabetes mellitus, but neither patient had the typical fulminant illness associated with this infection. The subacute progressive illness seen in these patients is unusual and suggests the need for aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic measures in patients who are at risk for this infection.
Insights
Subacute pulmonary mucormycosis, a rare fungal infection, can be fatal. This case highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment in at-risk patients, particularly those with diabetes mellitus.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection, often rapidly progressive.
- Pulmonary mucormycosis typically presents as a fulminant illness.
- Diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor for mucormycosis.