Open AccessDisseminated Saprochaete capitata fungal infection in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia
Author(s) -
Duarte Delfim,
Morais Cátia Iracema,
Azevedo Rosa,
Coelho Fernando,
Martins Anabela,
Pereira Brigitte,
Coelho Sara,
Domingues Nelson,
Lebre Ana,
Trigo Filipe,
Romero Iracema,
Guimarães Maria Augusta,
Mariz José Mário,
Faria Filomena
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3993
Subject(s) - medicine , myeloid leukemia , antifungal , amphotericin b , intensive care medicine , capitata , immunology , dermatology , biology , brassica oleracea , botany
The case highlights the importance of actively obtaining informative samples at an early stage and of prompt initiation of combination therapy with antifungal drugs.