Aspergillus infection in a patient receiving immunosuppressive drugs.
A rare case of an indolent Aspergillus infection in a deep neck space in an immunologically compromised patient is reported. Aggressive measures were taken to identify the cause of the infection. Despite concerted antifungal therapy, the patient died.
D000328:Adult; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000382:microbiology; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009333:Neck
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents