Title of article :
Renal Mucormycosis in a Healthy Boy for Ten Years: A Novel Case Report
Author/Authors :
Li ، Yufeng Department of Pediatric Nephrology,Rheumatology and Immunology - Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai ,School of Medicine - Jiaotong University , Zhu ، Yaju Department of Pediatric Nephrology - Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai School of Medicine - Jiaotong University , Li ، Ping Department of Pharmacy - Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai, School of Medicine - Jiaotong University , Fang ، Xiaoliang Department of Pediatric Urology - Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai, School of Medicine - Jiaotong University , Huang ، Lisu Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease - Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai, School of Medicine - Jiaotong University , Chen ، Feng Department of Clinical Laboratory - Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine - Shanghai Jiaotong University
Abstract :
Mucormycosis is rare in urinary tract infections. Renal mucormycosis is considered in immunocompromised patients and is associated with a high mortality rate. Herein, we presented the first case of a non-invasive fungus ball caused by a Rhizopusspecies confined to the unilateral kidney in a healthy boy for approximately ten years. The etiology was identified using next-generation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing. The patient recovered completely after nephrectomy without bladder irrigation. Therefore, clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for fungal infections in refractory urinary tract infections. Next-generation DNA sequencing technology can be used for an accurate diagnosis.
Keywords :
Rhizopus , Urinary Tract Infection , Mucormycosis , Child , Case Report
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
