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Pseudomembranous Aspergillus Tracheobronchitis in an Immunocompetent Patient

Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases,
2008, v.65 no.5, pp.400-404









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Abstract

Aspergillus tracheobronchitis (ATB), a variant of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, is characterized by extensive tracheobronchitis and pseudomembrane formation. ATB usually occurs in immunocompromised patients with a high fatality rate. We report a case of ATB in a previously healthy patient who responded well to antifungal therapy.

keywords
Aspergillus, Bronchitis, Immunocompetence

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