Open AccessAspergillus colonization in hydatid cyst: Addition of a case
Author(s) -
Manindra Agrawal,
MeghaS Uppin,
P Manasa,
ShantveerG Uppin,
MPhani Chakravarty,
Mishra Rc,
Sundaram Challa
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.120612
Subject(s) - medicine , aspergillus , hydatid cyst , colonization , fungus , lung , microbiology and biotechnology , pathology , cyst , biology , botany
Aspergillus is a common saprophytic fungus that causes invasive or non-invasive disease in humans. It commonly colonizes pre-existing lung cavities. It has been earlier reported to coexist in previously operated or ruptured hydatid cysts. However there have been only few case reports of its occurrence in previously unoperated cysts in immunocompetent hosts. The present case adds to this category.