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Recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding after bowel perforation surgery in immunocompetent patients: invasive gastrointestinal mucormycosis: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 73-year-old man was hospitalized for intestinal perforation and underwent surgery. Subsequently, he experienced recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding. A second operation revealed invasive mucormycosis—a rare but severe fungal infection of the digestive tract. Typically treated with amphotericin B, mucormycosis often occurs in immunocompromised patients; however, this patient had no history of immunosuppressive therapy or known risk factors. In cases of gastrointestinal bleeding, performing biopsies and cultures during endoscopic examinations when ulcers are detected is recommended to ensure accurate diagnosis.

Source: BMC Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-11783-9

Authors: Le Yang, Sheng-long Chen

Institutions: Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Southern Medical University

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: $3,090