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Primary renal mucormycosis

N Lussier1, M Laverdière, K Weiss

  • 1Department of Microbiology-Infectious Diseases, Hôpital Maison-neuve-Rosemont, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Urology
|November 4, 1998
PubMed
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Primary renal mucormycosis is a rare but serious kidney infection. Suspect this fungal infection in immunocompromised patients with persistent flank pain, fever, and sterile urine unresponsive to antibiotics.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Primary renal mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection.
  • It can lead to acute illness and sepsis.
  • Few cases have been previously reported.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of acute primary renal mucormycosis.
  • A review of published literature was conducted.
  • The incidence of this condition appears to be increasing.

Findings:

  • Common predisposing factors include human immunodeficiency virus infection, intravenous drug abuse, and diabetes mellitus.
  • Clinical presentation involves persistent flank pain and fever with sterile urine.
  • Enlarged, heterogeneous kidneys on imaging are characteristic.

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Implications:

  • Early suspicion is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Consider primary renal mucormycosis in at-risk patients with unexplained symptoms.
  • Prompt management can prevent severe complications like sepsis.