Title of article :
Disseminated Invasive Aspergillosis Successfully Treated with Micafungin in a Renal Transplant Recipient
Author/Authors :
Wadi, Jamal Jordan Hospital and Medical Center - Department of Internal Medicine, Jordan , Al-kawasmeh, Shaher Ibrahem Jordan Hospital and Medical Center - Department of Internal Medicine, Jordan , Kamel, Mahmoud Turki Jordan Hospital and Medical Center - Department of Internal Medicine, Jordan , Al Jayyousi, Bashar Belal Jordan Hospital and Medical Center - Department of Internal Medicine, Jordan
From page :
914
To page :
918
Abstract :
Earlier experience with micafungin demonstrated a successful outcome in treating pulmonary aspergillosis in leukemic patients. We report a case of renal transplant recipient (RTR) who developed disseminated invasive aspergillosis. The patient was treated with micafungin with complete clinical and radiological response.
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Record number :
2675319
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