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Phaeohyphomycosis caused by Medicopsis romeroi in solid organ transplant recipients: Report of two cases and comprehensive review of the literature
Author(s) -
LosArcos Ibai,
Royuela Meritxell,
MartínGómez M. Teresa,
AlastrueyIzquierdo Ana,
Sellarès Joana,
Perelló Manel,
Castells Lluís,
Dopazo Cristina,
Gavaldà Joan,
Len Oscar
Publication year - 2019
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.13072
Subject(s) - phaeohyphomycosis , medicine , organ transplantation , soft tissue , dermatology , pathology , surgery , transplantation
Medicopsis romeroi is a melanized coelomycetous fungus, mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions and an uncommon cause of infection in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. We describe two cases of SOT recipients diagnosed with phaeohyphomycosis due to M romeroi and provide a comprehensive literature review. These infections should be considered in patients native to tropical countries with a localized skin and soft tissue infection. Sequencing is needed for accurate identification of uncommon melanized fungi. Surgical treatment is recommended to cure the infection and co‐adjunctive oral antifungals should be considered.