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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