Disseminated invasive aspergillosis.
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SummaryWe present a case of disseminated invasive aspergillosis in a young male adult with progressive complex gastrointestinal, non-specific peripheral neural and respiratory symptoms and subsequent acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis and generalized dermatitis.The case emphasizes the difficulty in diagnosing systemic mycosis and a high index of suspicion is recommended particularly in patients on prolonged antibiotics and systemic steroids.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ghana medical journal
دوره 40 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006