Mucor Infection and Pneumonia

Mucor Infection and Pneumonia
Rhizopus, Mucor, Absidia (Lichtheimia), and Rhizomucor species are the most commonly implicated. P boydii or its asexual form, S apiospermum, is now considered an emerging pathogen causing pneumonia and disseminated infections in the same immunocompromised hosts as aspergillosis.

Use the image in “Discussion Question Resource: Chest X-Ray” to answer the following Critical Thinking Questions, and use not more than 500 words.
Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the “Module 4 DQ Chest Xray” resource in order to complete the following questions.

Critical Thinking Questions on Mucor Infection and Pneumonia

Explain what Mucor is and how a patient is likely to become infected with Mucor. Describe the pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient(Mucor Infection and Pneumonia). Examine the laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases provided in “Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test Results.” What laboratory values are considered abnormal? Explain each abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic perspective. What medications and medical treatments are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this case? List at least three medications and three treatments. Provide rationale for each of the medications and treatments you suggest