Candida and Enterobacter co-infection in a case of periampullary carcinoma with obstructive jaundice
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150276Keywords:
Candida albicans, Enterobacter species, Pancreatic fungal infectionAbstract
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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