• 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