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Coinfection by Mucoraceae and Aspergillus Species in a Patient With Acute Leukemia: A Clinical Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT The concurrent occurrence of invasive mold infections caused by two distinct fungal species in hematologic patients represents a rare and challenging condition. The mortality rate associated with these invasive fungal infections in neutropenic patients is high, underscoring the importance of timely diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate treatment to improve clinical outcomes. Herein, we present a concomitant acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFR) and invasive pulmonary fungal infection caused by Aspergillus and Mucoraceae species in a patient with pre‐B‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This case highlights the need for further research to optimize outcomes in immunocompromised patients.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70207

Authors: Atousa Hakamifard, Mohammadsaleh Peikar, Seyed Amirhossein Dormiani Tabatabaei

Institutions: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820