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
Cited Authors
- Murray, HW; Moore, JO; Luff, RD
Published Date
- November 1, 1975
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 137 / 5
Start / End Page
- 235 - 237
PubMed ID
- 1102746
Pubmed Central ID
- 1102746
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0021-7263
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States