Open AccessInvasive lung infection by Scedosporium apiospermum in an immunocompetent individual
Author(s) -
David Agatha,
Krishnan Usha Krishnan,
V. Dillirani,
R. Selvi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/0377-4929.142716
Subject(s) - scedosporium apiospermum , medicine , pneumonia , meningitis , voriconazole , sinusitis , osteomyelitis , septic arthritis , antifungal , dermatology , arthritis , surgery , immunology
Scedosporium apiospermum previously known as Monospermum apiospermum is a ubiquitous fungus found in soil, polluted water and sewage. It causes broad spectrum of diseases, including soft tissue infections, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, ophthalmic infections, sinusitis, pneumonia, meningitis, brain abscesses, endocarditis and disseminated infection. In recent years, it has been shown to be pathogenic for both immunocompetent and immunosuppressed patients. It is a significant opportunist with very high levels of antifungal resistance. We report here a case of invasive lung infection due to S. apiospermum in an immunocompetent patient who responded to antifungal therapy and surgical treatment.