Combination liposomal amphotericin B, posaconazole and oral amphotericin B for treatment of gastrointestinal Mucorales in an immunocompromised patient

Med Mycol Case Rep. 2017 May 24:17:11-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2017.05.004. eCollection 2017 Sep.

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a life threatening infection caused by fungi in the order Mucorales. Mucormycosis can affect any organ system with rhino-orbital-cerebral and pulmonary infections being the most predominant infection types. Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is rare and accounts for only 4-7% of all cases. Here, we present a case of invasive gastrointestinal mucormycosis in an immunocompromised host treated with systemic and topical anti-mold therapy.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal Mucor; Oral amphotericin B.