Abstract
Zygomycosis is an invasive and increasingly emerging life-threatening infection. Diabetes is the most common risk factor; however, zygomycosis has increased among patients with haematologic malignancy, which is now the second most common risk factor with an incidence of 16%. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are essential for patient survival. In the Danish literature, only a few cases have been reported. We present two cases of zygomycosis, both with a fatal outcome, and we discuss the pathogenesis and treatment of invasive zygomycosis.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Zygomycosis (mucormycosis) in patients with haematologic malignancy] |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 173 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 353-4 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |