Fatal haemorrhagic duodenal Mucormycosis in a Non-Immunocompromised Host: A case report

Publication date: Available online 11 May 2017
Source:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Author(s): Simbarashe G. Mungazi, Blessing Zambuko, David Muchuweti, Edwin G. Muguti, Sizolwenkosi Mlotshwa
Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection caused by the fungi of the Mucorales order of the class Zygomycetes. Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is an uncommon, fatal condition accounting for only 7% of the cases. We present the case of a gastroduodenal mucormycosis presenting as recurrent massive hematemesis. We report this case to alert clinicians of this rare but fatal condition and to encourage further research into its pathogenesis and management.



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