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Mucor circinelloides as a Cause of Invasive Maxillofacial Zygomycosis: an Emerging Dimorphic Pathogen with Reduced Susceptibility to Posaconazole

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: A case of maxillofacial zygomycosis caused by Mucor circinelloides, identified by phenotypic and molecular methods and treated successfully with liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome) and surgical debridement, is described. The isolate was resistant to posaconazole. This report underscores the importance of prior susceptibility testing of zygomycetes to guide therapy with the most effective antifungal agent for an improved prognosis.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02030-08

Authors: Zia U. Khan, Suhail Ahmad, Arnost Brazda, Rachel Chandy

Institutions: Kuwait University, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2016194885

FWCI: 2.104

Cites: 40

Cited by: 40

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