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The deadly duo: Cushing’s syndrome and mucormycetes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Cushing’s syndrome, recognized as an immunocompromised state, is associated with various opportunistic infections due to dysregulated immune function. Early suspicion and screening for infections, along with the suppression of cortisol production, are essential to prevent life-threatening and catastrophic outcomes. We describe the case of a young male patient who presented with acute-onset dyspnea and uncontrolled blood glucose and was subsequently diagnosed with Cushing’s disease and left-sided hydropneumothorax. Pleural fluid culture grew mucormycetes, and the patient recovered after antifungal drug treatment.

Source: IJEM Case Reports

DOI: 10.4103/ijemcr.ijemcr_63_24

Authors: Ayushi Singhal, Jayakrishanan C. Menon, Subhash B. Yadav, Bibhuti Mohanta, Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal, Rungmei S. K. Marak

Institution: Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute 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: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408843204

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