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Phaeohyphomycosis due to Exophiala infections in solid organ transplant recipients: Case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Oberlin Kate E.,
Nichols Anna J.,
Rosa Rossana,
Dejman Adriana,
Mattiazzi Adela,
Guerra Giselle,
Elgart George W.,
Abbo Lilian M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
transplant infectious disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1399-3062
pISSN - 1398-2273
DOI - 10.1111/tid.12723
Subject(s) - phaeohyphomycosis , medicine , organ transplantation , solid organ , population , antifungal , dermatology , intensive care medicine , pathology , transplantation , surgery , environmental health
This case report and literature review underscores the cutaneous presentations of phaeohyphomycosis in the solid organ transplant population. Increased cognizance with prompt identification is critical. The therapy and clinical outcomes of phaeohyphomycosis, caused by the E xophiala genus, in the solid organ transplant population, is analyzed to examine optimal care. This review highlights the inherent difficulties in providing the appropriate duration of antifungal therapy to avoid relapsing infections in immunosuppressed patients.