Aspergillosis Osteomyelitis and Joint Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Abstract Invasive Aspergillosis occurs in almost every human organ, most commonly in the lungs. Bone involvement classically has been considered exceedingly rare for both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts, however, there are limited data in transplant recipients. We report an unusual case...

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Published in:Transplantation proceedings 2007-06, Vol.39 (5), p.1662-1663
Main Authors: Ersoy, A, Akdag, I, Akalin, H, Sarisozen, B, Ener, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aspergillosis - diagnosis
Biological and medical sciences
Fatal Outcome
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Fundamental immunology
Human mycoses
Humans
Infectious diseases
Kidney Failure, Chronic - surgery
Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
Male
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous mycoses
Mycoses
Postoperative Complications - microbiology
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Tissue, organ and graft immunology
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Summary:Abstract Invasive Aspergillosis occurs in almost every human organ, most commonly in the lungs. Bone involvement classically has been considered exceedingly rare for both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts, however, there are limited data in transplant recipients. We report an unusual case of osteomyelitis and joint infection of the ankle caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in a renal transplant recipient.
ISSN:0041-1345
1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.11.020