Invasive mucormycosis in chronic granulomatous disease

Saudi Med J. 2016 May;37(5):567-9. doi: 10.15537/smj.2016.5.14239.

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic fungal infection that occurs in certain immunocompromised patients. We present 2 cases of invasive mucormycosis due to Rhizopus spp. in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) and discuss their clinical presentation, management challenges, and outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mucormycosis / complications*
  • Mucormycosis / microbiology
  • Rhizopus / pathogenicity
  • Young Adult