| Torulopsis pneumonia. A case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 8797445 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Torulopsis glabrata is a rare cause of pneumonia in immunocompromised patients. We herein describe the case of an elderly man who presented with fulminant Torulopsis pneumonia and septic shock leading to death. We then review the literature, describe the clinical syndrome, and delineate an approach to diagnosis and treatment of Torulopsis pneumonia. |
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Authors:
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S Srivastava; G Kleinman; C A Manthous |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 110 ISSN: 0012-3692 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 1996 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-10-17 Completed Date: 1996-10-17 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 858-61 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Yale University School of Medicine, Bridgeport, Conn., USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Candidiasis* Disease Progression Fatal Outcome Humans Male Neutropenia / complications Pneumonia / microbiology* Shock, Septic / microbiology |
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