Aspergillus infections among solid organ transplant recipients: a case study.
Infection remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among transplant recipients. Aspergillus infections in particular are associated with a high mortality rate. The diagnosis of Aspergillus among transplant recipients may be difficult, because many patients have multiple complications. This article presents a case of Aspergillus in a heart transplant recipient. The discussion provides an overview of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Aspergillus infections.
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Infectious Diseases Physicians, Inc, Annandale, Va., USA.
D000368:Aged; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*