Invasive pulmonary penicilliosis: successful therapy with amphotericin B.
We have described a patient with invasive pulmonary penicilliosis, documented by thoracotomy and cured with amphotericin B. Penicillium sp isolates in immunosuppressed patients should not be disregarded without a thorough investigation, especially if normally sterile sites are involved. Amphotericin B therapy may be successful, especially if accompanied by a reversal or moderation of immunosuppression.
Deparment of Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN 38104.
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Gelfand
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Cole
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Baskin
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010407:Penicillium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
D000666:Amphotericin B