Fatal breakthrough mucormycosis in a multivisceral transplant patient receiving micafungin: case report and literature review

Conclusion A high level of suspicion of invasive fungal infection is required at all times in immunosuppressed patients, even those receiving antifungal prophylaxis. Early biopsy is required. Even with early recognition and aggressive treatment of these infections, prognosis is poor.
Source: IDCases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research