Alternaria Alternata Infection in A Patient With Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

Abstract

Alternaria alternate (A. alterna) is a fungus associated with infection in immunocompromised patients. Palate and sinus infections by this organism are extremely rare but can result in significant morbidity and mortality. We present a case of a patient with acute promyelocytic leukemia with morbid nasal and palatal A. alternatainfection.

J Med Cases. 2012;3(1):23-24

doi: https://doi.org/10.4021/jmc395w