Lomentospora prolificans Fungemia in a Patient With T-Cell Large Granular Leukemia: A Rare Pathogen in T ürkiye

In conclusion, although L.prolificans infections are rare, they can be life-threatening, especially in immunosuppressed individuals. Diagnosis and treatment of such infections may be difficult, therefore rapid diagnostic methods and appropriate treatment protocols should be developed. Consideration of infections caused by rare fungal pathogens in patients with risk factors may be critical for patient care. The literature review revealed that the first case of L.prolificans fungemia from Türkiye was reported in 2023. This case presentation represents the second reported case. However, in our case, L.prolificans fungemia occurred in 2018, it can be considered that L.prolificans may have been an invasive fungal pathogen of significant concern in Türkiye much earlier than previously documented.PMID:38676587 | DOI:10.5578/mb.202498145

Source: Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni - April 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Esat K ıvanç Kaya Mustafa Berkay Ta ştekin Sevtap Arikan Akda ğli Dolunay G ülmez Arzu Topeli Ömrüm Uzun Source Type: research