The Black Fungus: A Rare Case of Pulmonary Mucormycosis
This case highlights the intricate nature of mucormycosis diagnosis and management, particularly in post-organ transplantation patients. It underscores the importance of awareness and collaboration among medical specialists, including infectious disease experts, pulmonologists, and transplant teams, to optimize outcomes in the face of this life-threatening infection.
Authors
- ELSA LESLEY TCHOUAMBOU POUGOUE
- Stephanie Wong
- Joanna Polanco
- Betty Kirimi
- Choudhry Poonam
Institutions
- Northwest Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36518/2689-0216.1827
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00