Fatal Cunninghamella bertholletiae infection in an immunocompetent patient.
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چکیده
The first fatal Cunninghamella bertholletiae infection in a clinically immunocompetent host is reported. This case differs from previously reported cases by the lack of extensive vascular invasion and thrombosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 97 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990