Blastoschizomyces capitatus pneumonia in a patient with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia
We report a case of pulmonary infection by B. capitatus in a patient with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Although the patient had a complete recovery, we believe that this report will alert clinicians to consider B. capitatus as possible cause of severe pneumonia in untreated CLL.
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - Category: Biology Source Type: research
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