Disseminated Sporotrichosis With Brain Abscesses in an HIV-Infected Patient

Sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection caused by the Sporothrix schenckii species complex. It typically presents as a localized, mostly cutaneous or lymphocutaneous infection, but has been increasingly presenting as a disseminated infection in immunocompromised individuals, especially in HIV/AIDS pat...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2020-05, Vol.12 (5), p.e8016
Main Authors: Parker, Nathaniel, Strong, Nora, Pichetsurnthorn, Pie, Lalich, Daniel, Moore, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Arthritis
Case reports
Cellular biology
Edema
Fungal infections
HIV
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus
Infectious Disease
Magnetic resonance imaging
Nervous system
Neutrophils
Pathology
Stains & staining
Yeast
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Summary:Sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection caused by the Sporothrix schenckii species complex. It typically presents as a localized, mostly cutaneous or lymphocutaneous infection, but has been increasingly presenting as a disseminated infection in immunocompromised individuals, especially in HIV/AIDS patients. We also included a literature review of sporotrichosis in this patient population. The aim of this case report is to raise awareness about atypical presentations of sporotrichosis in an attempt to decrease the time to diagnosis, initiate treatment earlier when infection is suspected, and improve overall survival in vulnerable patient populations.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.8016