Recurrent trichosporonosis with central nervous system involvement in an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipient.
Transpl Infect Dis
; 18(5): 768-772, 2016 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Trichosporon is an ubiquitous yeast that has emerged as an opportunistic pathogen in the immunocompromised host. We describe a case of invasive trichosporonosis in an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) recipient while on caspofungin antifungal prophylaxis. She developed disseminated trichosporonosis in the pre-engraftment period and was successfully treated with voriconazole. She later developed 2 further episodes of invasive trichosporonosis involving the central nervous system. This case highlights the challenges of managing trichosporonosis in allo-HSCT recipients and suggests the need for lifelong therapy in some patients.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções Oportunistas
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Trichosporon
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Sistema Nervoso Central
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Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas
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Antibioticoprofilaxia
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Tricosporonose
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Anemia Aplástica
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Antifúngicos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Transpl Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
TRANSPLANTE
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Singapura