Aspergillus viridinutans: an agent of adult chronic invasive aspergillosis

Med Mycol. 2011 Oct;49(7):755-9. doi: 10.3109/13693786.2011.556672. Epub 2011 Feb 7.

Abstract

In contrast with the common hematogenous dissemination of invasive aspergillosis (IA), we present case with a protracted course through anatomical planes in an immunocompromised adult male. The unusual clinical features and laboratory findings led to fungal genotyping and identification of the mold as Aspergillus viridinutans. It appears to be the first described case of IA caused by this agent in an adult patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Aspergillus / classification*
  • Aspergillus / genetics
  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis / microbiology*
  • Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis / pathology*
  • Lung / microbiology
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Microscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycological Typing Techniques
  • Neuroaspergillosis / microbiology*
  • Neuroaspergillosis / pathology*
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents