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Pulmonary phycomycosis without obvious predisposing factors. A case report.

P D Ferrinho

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |December 7, 1985
    PubMed
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    A previously healthy infant died from pulmonary phycomycosis after developing heart failure and respiratory infection. This case highlights rare instances of this fungal infection without known predisposing factors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Pathology
    • Mycology

    Background:

    • Phycomycosis, a rare fungal infection, can affect the lungs.
    • While often associated with immunocompromised individuals, cases in healthy hosts are infrequently reported.
    • Pulmonary phycomycosis can lead to severe respiratory compromise.