Rhinocladiella mackenziei as an Emerging Cause of Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis in Pakistan: A Case Series
Document Type
Article
Department
Pathology and Microbiology
Abstract
Six cases of Rhinocladiella mackenziei cerebral phaeohyphomycosis are being reported for the first time in Pakistan. Identification was confirmed by DNA sequencing (isolates and fixed tissue). Diabetes, head trauma, immunosuppressive treatment, and postpartum state were present in 4 cases. Two survivals and 3 fatalities occurred, with 1 Patient lost to follow-up.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Recommended Citation
Jabeen, K.,
Farooqi, J.,
Zafar, A.,
Jamil, B.,
Mahmood, S.,
Ali, F.,
Saeed, N.,
Barakzai, A.,
Ahmed, A.,
Khan, E.,
Brandt, M.,
Hasan, R.
(2011). Rhinocladiella mackenziei as an Emerging Cause of Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis in Pakistan: A Case Series. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 52(2), 213-217.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_pathol_microbiol/180