Saksenaea infection masquerading as a brain tumor in an immunocompetent child
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DOI: 10.1111/neup.12585
Abstract: Saksenaea species are a rare cause of mucormycosis, the majority associated with cutaneous and subcutaneous infections resulting from trauma in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. Unlike other causative agents of mucormycosis, cerebral infections are exceptionally… read more here.
Keywords: infection masquerading; child; infection; masquerading brain ... See more keywords
Atypical mycobacterial infection masquerading as an endobronchial growth in an immunocompromised host
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255317
Abstract: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous organisms. Endobronchial growth as a presenting feature of NTM disease is uncommon. Here we present a case of a patient with retroviral disease on antiretroviral therapy, presenting with cough, wheezing… read more here.
Keywords: masquerading endobronchial; mycobacterial infection; atypical mycobacterial; growth ... See more keywords