The first case of Acrophialophora levis-induced severe pneumonia: a case report and literature review.

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2019)

This study is the first to report the occurrence, risk factors, molecular determinants, microbial characteristics and susceptibility to antifungal agents of A. levis infection in China. In addition, six published cases of human infection with Acrophialophora were reviewed.

Keyphrases

risk factors
endothelial cells
high glucose
risk assessment
microbial community
diabetic rats
candida albicans
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation