Journal Published Online: 01 April 1985
Volume 30, Issue 2

Intravenous Amphetamine Abuse, Primary Cerebral Mucormycosis, and Acquired Immunodeficiency

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Two intravenous amphetamine abusers had fatal, rapidly progressive cerebral mucormycosis with abscess formation in the presence of absolute lymphopenia. Postmortem examination confirmed the primary nature of the fungal cerebritis, documented by postmortem culture and histology. The clinical and pathologic features of these cases are compared to previously reported occurrences of primary fungal cerebritis (and abscess) among intravenous drug abusers, including cocaine users. Primary fungal cerebritis associated with intravenous abuse of stimulant drugs is discussed as a possible variant of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

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Micozzi, MS
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Wetli, CV
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Fl
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Stock #: JFS11831J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11831J