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Scand. J. Infect. Dis. · Jan 2005
Case ReportsPseudomembranous tracheobronchitis caused by Aspergillus in immunocompromised patients.
- Shang-Miao Chang, Hsu-Tah Kuo, Fung-J Lin, Chi-Yuan Tzen, and Chin-Yin Sheu.
- Chest Division, Department of Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Section 2, Chung-San N Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Scand. J. Infect. Dis. 2005 Jan 1; 37 (11-12): 937-42.
AbstractWe report 2 cases of Aspergillus pseudomembranous tracheobronchitis in patients with diabetes. The first patient succumbed to progressive obstructive respiratory failure despite mechanical ventilation and antifungal therapy. However, the second patient survived. Aspergillus tracheobronchitis should be considered in immuno-compromised patients presenting with cough, chest pain, fever, dyspnea and upper airway obstruction. Early bronchoscopy and histologic examination should be performed. Early, appropriate treatment may be life saving.
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