Title of article
Mycetoma Caused by Acremonium Species ina Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Author/Authors
Huissoon, Aarnoud Department of Immunology - Heartlands Hospital - Bordesley Green East - Birmingham B9 5SS, UK , Antrobus, Richard Department of Immunology - Heartlands Hospital - Bordesley Green East - Birmingham B9 5SS, UK , Wong, Gabriel Department of Immunology - Heartlands Hospital - Bordesley Green East - Birmingham B9 5SS, UK , Jones, Julie Department of Immunology - Heartlands Hospital - Bordesley Green East - Birmingham B9 5SS, UK
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4
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1
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4
Abstract
Patients with chronic granulomatous disease are predisposed to fungal infections and are therefore routinely prescribed antifungalprophylaxis. We report a case where acremonium was responsible for causing a cutaneous infection (mycetoma) despite antifungalprophylaxis. Treatment with voriconazole was initiated and the infection gradually resolved. This case highlights the need for carefulclinical follow-up and thorough investigation of patients who have a neutrophil immunodeficiency
Keywords
Mycetoma Caused , Acremonium Species , Patient , Chronic Granulomatous Disease , Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)
Journal title
Case Reports in Immunology
Serial Year
2016
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2613009
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