A Case Report of Pulmonary Mucormycosis in an Immunocompetent Individual

NMO journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Varuna Jethani, Vardhan Garg, Sushant Khanduri, Rajender Singh, Aditi Bahuguna
DOI: 10.4103/jnmo.jnmo_87_25
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Abstract

Abstract Rhizopus spp. are saprophytic fungi that frequently infect immunocompromised individuals. Rhizopus pneumonia is an uncommon but serious illness that typically affects people with weakened immune systems, such as those with diabetes and cancer or organ transplant recipients. However, infections in immunocompetent people are uncommon and may provide a diagnostic difficulty due to their rarity and ambiguous clinical presentation. This case report details a rare case of Rhizopus pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient and discusses the diagnostic technique, treatment and outcome.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Fungal Infections and Studies Infectious Diseases and Mycology

Publication details

Journal / source
NMO journal
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
110–112
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN