Candida albicans abscess of lung

Candida albicans lung abscess is a rare entity. We present a case in a patient who suffered from Hodgkin's disease and was receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The patient responded to treatment with 5-fluorocytosine.

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Published in:Thorax 1977-06, Vol.32 (3), p.373-376
Main Authors: Rubin, A H, Alroy, G G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candidiasis - complications
Candidiasis - drug therapy
Flucytosine - therapeutic use
Hodgkin Disease - complications
Humans
Immunosuppression - adverse effects
Lung Abscess - etiology
Lung Diseases, Fungal - etiology
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Candida albicans lung abscess is a rare entity. We present a case in a patient who suffered from Hodgkin's disease and was receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The patient responded to treatment with 5-fluorocytosine.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.32.3.373