Abstract
Fusarium infection is increasingly reported in immunocompromised patients. The role of central venous catheters as potential portals of entry for Fusarium is possibly underestimated. Four cases of catheter-related fusarial infection in children with acute leukemia or a solid tumor are described. These patients had an excellent response to removal of the central venous catheter and treatment with amphotericin B.
MeSH terms
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Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use*
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Fungemia / drug therapy*
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Fungemia / etiology
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Fusarium* / drug effects
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Fusarium* / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Male
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Neoplasms / immunology
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Neoplasms / therapy
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Amphotericin B