Blastoschizomyces capitatus pneumonia in a patient with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia

We report a case of pulmonary infection by B. capitatus in a patient with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Although the patient had a complete recovery, we believe that this report will alert clinicians to consider B. capitatus as possible cause of severe pneumonia in untreated CLL.
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - Category: Biology Source Type: research