Renal Mucormycosis in a Healthy Boy for Ten Years: A Novel Case Report

Autor:	Yufeng Li, Yaju Zhu, Ping Li, Xiaoliang Fang, Lisu Huang, Feng Chen
Rok vydání:	2022
Předmět:	Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health
Zdroj:	Iranian Journal of Pediatrics. 32
ISSN:	2008-2150 2008-2142
DOI:	10.5812/ijp-120856
Popis:	Mucormycosis is rare in urinary tract infections. Renal mucormycosis is considered in immunocompromised patients and is associated with a high mortality rate. Herein, we presented the first case of a non-invasive fungus ball caused by a Rhizopus species confined to the unilateral kidney in a healthy boy for approximately ten years. The etiology was identified using next-generation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing. The patient recovered completely after nephrectomy without bladder irrigation. Therefore, clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for fungal infections in refractory urinary tract infections. Next-generation DNA sequencing technology can be used for an accurate diagnosis.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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