Rhinocerebral mucormycoses with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, altered host defensive mechanisms and management
Open Access
- 1 September 1979
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 55 (647) , 622-624
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.55.647.622
Abstract
Summary: Two cases of malignant form of mucormycosis are presented. In spite of extensive treatment with surgery and antifungal drugs, both cases were fatal. Diminished cellular immunity was demonstrated and considered an important factor in the poor outcome.Keywords
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