Journal article
Systemic infection by Rhodotorula spp. in the immunocompromised host
Abstract
Invasive fungal disease continues to be a significant problem among immunocompromised patients. We report a case of systemic Rhodotorula infection in a patient with acute myelogenous leukaemia. Rhodotorula was isolated from bone marrow on two separate occasions despite initial treatment with amphotericin B. Liver computerised tomographic scan suggested liver abscesses, and yeasts were seen on biopsy. The patient survived after aggressive …
Authors
Rusthoven JJ; Feld R; Tuffnell PG
Journal
Journal of Infection, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 241–246
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 1984
DOI
10.1016/s0163-4453(84)93979-3
ISSN
0163-4453