Fatal Cunninghamella bertholletiae infection in an immunocompetent patient.
The first fatal Cunninghamella bertholletiae infection in a clinically immunocompetent host is reported. This case differs from previously reported cases by the lack of extensive vascular invasion and thrombosis.
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Pulmonary Division, McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center/Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
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Glauser
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Bechard
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D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009090:Mucorales / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000382:microbiology*