Disseminated infection caused by Scedosporium prolificans in a patient with acute multilineal leukemia

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de Batlle, J
Motjé, M
Balanzà, R
Guardia, R
Ortiz, R
机构
[1] Hosp Univ Girona Doctor Josep Trueta, Serv Anal Clin, Girona 17007, Spain
[2] Hosp Univ Girona Doctor Josep Trueta, Hematol Serv, Girona 17007, Spain
[3] Hosp Univ Girona Doctor Josep Trueta, Serv Anat Patol, Girona 17007, Spain
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10.1128/JCM.38.4.1694-1695.2000
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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In this report, we describe a case of disseminated infection caused by Scedosporium prolificans (S. inflatum) in a patient affected bg chemotherapy-induced acute multilineal Leukemia and neutropenia. For the fungus isolated in foul. blood cultures, high MICs of currently available antifungal agents were found. Postmortem examination revealed multiorgan involvement.
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