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Role of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in the treatment of mucormycosis

Authors :
Şahin, B.
Paydaş, S.
Coşar, E.
Biçakçi, K.
Hazar, B.
Source :
European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases; November 1996, Vol. 15 Issue: 11 p866-869, 4p
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Several problems in the management of life-threatening mucormycosis remain unresolved, necessitating new methods of management. Four patients with histopathologically proven rhinocerebral mucormycosis were treated with high cumulative doses of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). All had multiple predisposing factors for mucormycosis, particularly leukemia and neutropenia. Two patients refractory to fluconazole therapy were treated with liposomal amphotericin B. The improvement in clinical manifestations was closely related to neutrophil recovery, and all patients were alive at the end of therapy. In addition to surgical debridement and antifungal therapy, G-CSF seems to have played a role in their survival.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09349723 and 14354373
Volume :
15
Issue :
11
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs15479239
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01691218