Aspergillus flavus wound infection following repair of a ruptured duodenum in a non-immunocompromised host

Robert G. Sawyer, Worthington G. Schenk, Reid B. Adams, Timothy L. Pruett

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Abstract

Aspergillus flavus is generally considered to be an opportunistic organism, rarely causing clinical infections in the immunocompetent host. We present a case of a 79-year-old man without history of immunocompromise who developed a severe aspergillus wound infection in an open wound following repair of a traumatic duodenal perforation. Despite aggressive treatment, this invasive infection contributed significantly to his eventual demise.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)805-809
Number of pages5
JournalScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume24
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

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