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Wed, Sep-27-06, 17:15
Deferasirox, an Iron-chelating Agent, as Salvage Therapy for
Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis. Reed C, Ibrahim A, Edwards JE,
Walot I, Spellberg B Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2006 Sep 25;
Iron availability is a critical factor in the growth of
Mucorales.
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10.1128/AAC.01065-06
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Background: Rhinocerebral phycomycosis, commonly referred to
as mucormycosis, is a rare but serious opportunistic infection
of the sinuses and brain caused by saprophytic fungi. Other
rare variants of mucormycosis include pulmonary, cutaneous,
gastrointestinal, and disseminated forms. Rhinocerebral
mucormycosis, the most common manifestation of mucormycosis,
is a usually fatal fulminant infection.
Am J Crit Care. 1997 Sep;6(5):363-7. Related Articles, Links
Mucormycosis in diabetes.
Hopkins MA, Treloar DM.
College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic infection caused by
ubiquitous fungi typically found in soil, spoiled foods,
bread, and dust. The acute infection most commonly is
rhinocerebral and is associated with metabolic acidosis.
Mucormycosis spreads quickly and can progress from the
paranasal area to the brain in a few days. In the case
presented, a
young diabetic woman had diabetic ketoacidosis and classic
signs and symptoms of mucormycosis. Even after aggressive and
appropriate treatment with surgical debridement and IV
administration of amphotericin B, the fungus invaded the
central nervous system. This article discusses current methods
of treating mucormycosis and important critical care nursing
considerations for patients who have the infection.
Publication Types: Case Reports
PMID: 9283673 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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<<snip>> COMMENT:
Interesting. Mucor, for those that haven't seen it, is a
horrible disease. It's a sort of breadmold looking fungus that
attacks some helpless diabetic in acidosis, and eats right
though the center of the head, out the eyes and into the
brain. Something like you'd expect in science fiction, except
it's real. <<snip>>
Who loves ya. Tom
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Man Is A Herbivore! http://tinyurl.com/a3cc3
DEAD PEOPLE WALKING=20 http://tinyurl.com/zk9fk
Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis. Reed C, Ibrahim A, Edwards JE,
Walot I, Spellberg B Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2006 Sep 25;
Iron availability is a critical factor in the growth of
Mucorales.
Abstract =B7 PubMed FullText =B7 SFX =B7 GS Clip Export
InterDB =B7
Terms Related =B7 Graph Cites =B7 Scopus =B7 Tag
10.1128/AAC.01065-06
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--------------= =AD-----
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2026.htm
Background: Rhinocerebral phycomycosis, commonly referred to
as mucormycosis, is a rare but serious opportunistic infection
of the sinuses and brain caused by saprophytic fungi. Other
rare variants of mucormycosis include pulmonary, cutaneous,
gastrointestinal, and disseminated forms. Rhinocerebral
mucormycosis, the most common manifestation of mucormycosis,
is a usually fatal fulminant infection.
Am J Crit Care. 1997 Sep;6(5):363-7. Related Articles, Links
Mucormycosis in diabetes.
Hopkins MA, Treloar DM.
College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic infection caused by
ubiquitous fungi typically found in soil, spoiled foods,
bread, and dust. The acute infection most commonly is
rhinocerebral and is associated with metabolic acidosis.
Mucormycosis spreads quickly and can progress from the
paranasal area to the brain in a few days. In the case
presented, a
young diabetic woman had diabetic ketoacidosis and classic
signs and symptoms of mucormycosis. Even after aggressive and
appropriate treatment with surgical debridement and IV
administration of amphotericin B, the fungus invaded the
central nervous system. This article discusses current methods
of treating mucormycosis and important critical care nursing
considerations for patients who have the infection.
Publication Types: Case Reports
PMID: 9283673 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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--------------= =AD-----
<<snip>> COMMENT:
Interesting. Mucor, for those that haven't seen it, is a
horrible disease. It's a sort of breadmold looking fungus that
attacks some helpless diabetic in acidosis, and eats right
though the center of the head, out the eyes and into the
brain. Something like you'd expect in science fiction, except
it's real. <<snip>>
Who loves ya. Tom
Jesus Was A Vegetarian! http://jesuswasavegetarian.7h.com
Man Is A Herbivore! http://tinyurl.com/a3cc3
DEAD PEOPLE WALKING=20 http://tinyurl.com/zk9fk