Miqdad Haider, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chahchar, Nabeel Shafqat.
A patient with mucormycosis and aspergillosis: Case report.
J Postgrad Med Inst Jan ;32(02):220-2.

The objective of this case report was to highlight the significance of curable combined fungal infections which are seen in patients with certain risk factors. Fungal pathologies such as aspergillosis and mucormycosis are invasive infections which can affect pulmonary or extra-pulmonary regions of immunocompromised host. Early diagnosis with the help of imaging and histopathology and treatment with combined medical or surgical therapies can lead to complete recovery. If left untreated, they can be fatal. Here we discuss a case of a patient who was diagnosed with mucormycosis and aspergillosis on histopathology. Patient was treated with systemic antifungals and showed marked improvement after treatment.

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