Disseminated Scedosporium apiospermum infection in a previously healthy woman with HELLP syndrome.
Mycoses
; 47(9-10): 442-6, 2004 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15504131
ABSTRACT
A previously healthy 33-year-old female died of disseminated infection with Scedosporium apiospermum in association with Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets (HELLP) syndrome following the delivery of twins. Her postpartum course was complicated by multisystem organ failure managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). She also developed bowel and left lower extremity ischemia requiring surgical resection. Blood cultures yielded S. apiospermum, and histologic findings revealed in vivo adventitious sporulation, an unusual occurrence with this pathogen. Autopsy showed extensive fungal infection of brain, lungs, thyroid, heart, and kidneys.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
HELLP Syndrome
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Scedosporium
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Mycetoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Mycoses
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos