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Anyone have a sputum sample that cultured Mucor?
Hello Trusted Friends,
My lungs are colonized with MAC Avium, HIB, m. Abscessus has shown up a couple times, a little Aspergillus, and now my most recent culture grew out a fungus called Mucor. I have m. abscessus in my sinuses, too. The ID doctor explained it is a fungus that frequents airways, but it can also cause disease, so to be on the safe side, he ordered scans of my lungs & sinuses even though I just had them 3 mo. ago. I wondered if anyone else has/had mucormyocetes infection? Thanks, Keep the Faith!
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Brigby,
Hello! I am so sorry to read about your medical update . I had never heard of mucor. In case you didn’t read a lot about it as of yet, I am posting information from the CDC below.
https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/mucormycosis/index.html
I am glad that you are holding on to your faith during this challenging time.
Please keep us updated.
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Never heard of mucor either,
Brigby,
You are most welcome! Yes, we hope that these fun guys don’t amount to anything....
Lol, re: fungi trending with you.
One sunrise at a time until the doctors make a definitive plan.
Kati
Hello Everyone,
I'm happy to update that we think the Mucor that showed up in my sputum sample was simply a contaminant, not a colonizer. I've had pretty good health the past 6 months, I never feel super great, seems like its always something, but I haven't been down in bed sick, I"m teaching full time, enjoying the grand kids and going (dragging) myself to the gym, so I count myself very fortunate! Prayers and blessings to you all.
Brigby,
Hello! Yahoo! I am so happy that your culture was just a contaminant and that you are doing ok. Thank you sooo much for updating us. Please check in periodically and take all preventative measures to keep well.
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