Aspergillus viridinutans: an agent of adult chronic invasive aspergillosis

In contrast with the common hematogenous dissemination of invasive aspergillosis (IA), we present case with a protracted course through anatomical planes in an immunocompromised adult male. The unusual clinical features and laboratory findings led to fungal genotyping and identification of the mold...

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Published in:Medical mycology (Oxford) 2011-10, Vol.49 (7), p.755-759
Main Authors: Coelho, Danina, Silva, Susana, Vale-Silva, Luís, Gomes, Helena, Pinto, Eugénia, Sarmento, António, Pinheiro, Maria Dolores
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antifungal Agents - pharmacology
Aspergillus - classification
Aspergillus - genetics
Aspergillus - isolation & purification
Chronic Disease
Genotype
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis - microbiology
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis - pathology
Lung - microbiology
Lung - pathology
Male
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Microscopy
Middle Aged
Mycological Typing Techniques
Neuroaspergillosis - microbiology
Neuroaspergillosis - pathology
Radiography, Thoracic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:In contrast with the common hematogenous dissemination of invasive aspergillosis (IA), we present case with a protracted course through anatomical planes in an immunocompromised adult male. The unusual clinical features and laboratory findings led to fungal genotyping and identification of the mold as Aspergillus viridinutans. It appears to be the first described case of IA caused by this agent in an adult patient.
ISSN:1369-3786
1460-2709
DOI:10.3109/13693786.2011.556672