Abstract
The first case of Port-a-cath-related disseminated fusariosis in an HIV-infected patient is presented. Antifungal treatment with liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome) in a dose of 2 mg kg-1 day-1 for 14 days was successful.
MeSH terms
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnostic imaging
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
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Adult
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Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use*
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
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Catheters, Indwelling*
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Drug Carriers
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Equipment Contamination
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Fusarium*
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HIV Infections*
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Homosexuality, Male
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Humans
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Liposomes
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Male
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Mycoses / diagnostic imaging
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Mycoses / drug therapy*
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Mycoses / etiology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Drug Carriers
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Liposomes
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Amphotericin B