Candida and Enterobacter co-infection in a case of periampullary carcinoma with obstructive jaundice.
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2015-07
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Pancreatic infection remains a significant clinical problem, with substantial morbidity and mortality. We report a case of periampullary carcinoma and culture of the pancreatic pus and bile showed growth of Candida albicans and Enterobacter species. Amphotericin B therapy is effective in clearing Candida infection, but affected patients have a high associated mortality
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Candida albicans, Enterobacter species, Pancreatic fungal infection
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Toleti Sunita, Manivasagan Manisegaran, Prudhve Sumana, Raavi Tapasya, Shaik Naseema, Myneni Ramesh B. Candida and Enterobacter co-infection in a case of periampullary carcinoma with obstructive jaundice. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2015 July; 3(7): 1801-1802.