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Simultaneous coccidioidomycosis and phaeohyphomycosis in a kidney transplant recipient: A case report and literature review.

Authors :
Puing, Alfredo G.
Couture‐Cossette, Antoine
Wang, Aileen X.
Zygourakis, Corinna C.
Cheng, Xingxing
Stevens, Bryan A.
Banaei, Niaz
Novoa, Roberto A.
Ho, Dora Y.
Subramanian, Aruna K.
Source :
Transplant Infectious Disease; Dec2020, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p1-5, 5p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Advances in solid organ transplantation have improved the survival of end‐stage organ disease at the expense of an increased risk for opportunistic infections. Unusual clinical presentations and the possibility of concurrent infections make diagnosing invasive fungal infection (IFI) more difficult. Here, we present a case of simultaneous vertebral infection caused by Coccidioides immitis‐posadasii and subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis due to Nigrograna mackinnonii in a kidney transplant recipient. The diagnosis of both infections required invasive procedures to obtain tissue and a high index of suspicion that more than one IFI could be present. A multidisciplinary team approach for the management of immunocompromised patients with suspected or diagnosed IFI is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13982273
Volume :
22
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Transplant Infectious Disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147877964
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/tid.13365