Disseminated aspergillosis in a renal transplant patient: Diagnostic difficulties re-emphasized.

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Journal Article

An asymptomatic and radiographically occult lung abscess was the primary focus of infection in this case of fatal disseminated aspergillosis in a renal transplant recipient. Extensive neurological evaluation in response to a change in personality failed to reveal a brain abscess, which was the cause of death. This case illustrates the variability in presentations of aspergillosis and the continuing difficulties in diagnosing this infection in immunosuppressed patients.

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Duke Authors

Moore, Joseph Odell

Cited Authors

Murray, HW; Moore, JO; Luff, RD

Published Date

November 1, 1975

Published In

The Johns Hopkins Medical Journal

Volume / Issue

137 / 5

Start / End Page

235 - 237

PubMed ID

1102746

Pubmed Central ID

1102746

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0021-7263

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Conference Location

United States