Necrotizing mycosis due to Verruconis gallopava in an immunocompetent patient.
Infection
; 43(6): 743-6, 2015 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Verruconis gallopava is a dematiaceous mould usually causing saprophytic infection in immunosuppressed host. Only a few cases have been published even in immunocompromised states. We present a rare case of pulmonary involvement in an immunocompetent patient with recurrent disease. The mid-aged woman had no evidence of any disease causing impaired immune response. Recurrent disease shows pulmonary infiltrates and symptoms of allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis. We describe an emerging pathogen that has been found in an immunocompetent host. Eradication was not possible despite the use of several different antifungal drugs. Further recurrence of infection in the described patient is probable.
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Assunto principal:
Ascomicetos
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Pneumopatias Fúngicas
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Necrose
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Infection
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article