Publications by authors named "Kim Minh N Le"

is a rare fungus that can cause fatal infections in patients who are immunocompromised. This case describes a 55-year-old post-renal transplant patient undergoing active treatment for multiple myeloma who presented to the emergency room with complaints of cough and dyspnea. She was found to have a cavitary lesion in the left upper lobe of her lung, and direct sampling via bronchoscopy revealed an invasive fungal infection with an species.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kim Minh N Le"

  • Kim Minh N Le’s recent research focuses on rare fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, highlighting the critical need for awareness and prompt diagnosis in such populations.
  • The case study published in IDCases details a post-renal transplant patient with multiple myeloma who developed pneumonia requiring pneumonectomy, illustrating the complexities of managing infections in these vulnerable individuals.
  • Findings emphasize the importance of direct sampling techniques, such as bronchoscopy, in identifying invasive fungal infections that can lead to severe complications in patients with compromised immune systems.