Cytomegalovirus pneumonia with pulmonary mucormycosis.
Solid organ transplantation is becoming increasingly common in the treatment of end-stage organ failure. However, despite improvements in patient and allograft survival, immunosuppression-induced compromised cell-mediated immunity predisposes transplant recipients to opportunistic infections. We describe a case of mixed opportunistic lung infection in the form of cytomegalovirus pneumonia and mucormycosis in a renal transplant recipient. Prompt recognition and treatment of infection is imperative for successful transplantation.
Mysorekar
Vijaya V
VV
Department of Pathology, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. vijayamysorekar@yahoo.com
Rao
Saraswati G
SG
D000328:Adult; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D011024:Pneumonia, Viral / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents