Mucormycosis Flashcards
what fungal agents cause mucormycosis?
Absidia
Mucor
Rhizomucor
Rhizopus
are any of the mucormycosis agents dimorphic?
no
what fungal disease is caused by agents that are broad, ribbon-like, thin-walled, infrequently septate or aseptate hyphae with irregular branching?
mucormycosis
what is the POE of mucormycosis?
RT
what is the prognosis for mucormycosis?
death in 2-3 weeks
what is a risk factor for mucormycosis?
abnormal/low PMNs
does mucormycosis cause cavitation?
yes
does mucormycosis present with hematogenous dissemination?
yes
a patient with abnormal/low PMNs presents with unremitting fever, rapidly progressive pneumonia with hemoptysis, and pleuritic chest pains. what fungal disease might they have?
mucormycosis
what is the treatment for mucormycosis?
voriconazole
amphotericin B