A rare zygomycosis due to Cunninghamella bertholletiae.
An unusual endobronchial zygomycosis due to Cunninghamella bertholletiae in a leukaemic patient is reported. Following bypass operation, fungal infection developed. The patient died on day 7 after surgery as a result of long-term immunosuppressive treatment and haemodynamic complications.
Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Clinics, Essen, Germany.
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D000368:Aged; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D015464:Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*