Hepatosplenic candidiasis in patient with acute leukemia
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Successful initial treatment with caspofungin alone for hepatosplenic candidiasis in a patient with acute myeloblastic leukemia.
C disseminated candidiasis or Hepatosplenic candidiasis (HSC) is a rare and potentially morbid and mortal complication encountered in febrile neutropenic patients. It is generally associated with recovery from neutropenia, and may occur after the treatment of an episode of acute hematogenous candidiasis. Clinical signs and symptoms include fever unresponsive to antibiotics, abdominal pain and t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2222-1808
DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(15)60883-0