Possible rabbit breeders' Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection characterized by Majocchi's granuloma in immunocompetent host: Case report
We report on a family of three in a rabbit farm, especially children with Majocchi granuloma as the main clinical feature of cross-infection of Trichophyton mentagrophytes, provides experience in reducing the rate of clinical misdiagnosis. Based on the pathological features of Majocchi's granuloma, taking into account that severe inflammatory reactions are also responsible for the damage of the body. In Majocchi's granuloma treatment strategy, we recommend the use of anti-inflammatory Chinese medicines that have a hormonal effect and have no side effects. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 22, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Unusual presentation and urinary tract obstruction due to disseminated intra-abdominal eumycetomas caused by Curvularia species in a dog
Publication date: Available online 19 September 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Joe Herbert, Deborah Chong, Derek Spielman, Mark Krockenberger, Jamie Wildner, Richard BishopAbstractIntra-abdominal eumycetomas are rare in dogs and usually attributed to contamination of surgical wounds post-operatively. This is the first report of extensively disseminated intra-abdominal eumycetomas due to Curvularia resulting in urinary tract obstruction and associated chronic recurrent urinary tract infections in a Labrador retriever. Identification of the fungal genus was performed on samples obtained from culture of e...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 21, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis in a two-year-old child: A clinical and radiological enigma
We present a case of GI mucormycosis in a 2-year-old male child who presented with abdominal mass with no underlying risk factors. The aim of this case report is to emphasize on its etiopathogenesis and keeping mucormycosis high in the differential diagnosis in a child presenting with abdominal mass. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 21, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Point mutations in the squalene epoxidase gene of Indian ITS genotype VIII T. mentagrophytes identified after DNA isolation from infected scales
Publication date: Available online 18 September 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Anke Burmester, Uta-Christina Hipler, Reka Hensche, Peter Elsner, Cornelia WiegandAbstractTerbinafine resistant Indian ITS genotype VIII T. mentagrophytes strain was identified by partial sequencing of the squalene epoxidase gene using DNA isolated from infected scales. This method allowed the rapid identification of single point mutations within the squalene epoxidase gene, even before a fungal culture was obtained. Terbinafine resistance was indicated by the amino acid position switch Phe397Leu based on a single point muta...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 19, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
First case report of Talaromyces marneffei infection in HIV-infected patient in the city of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
We describe the first case of Talaromycosis in HIV-infected patient in Burkina Faso. This is an 83-year-old man with skin lesions on the right foot. The thick scales were used for the mycological examination. Microscopic examination of growth allowed isolation of Talaromyces marneffei in its yeast and mold forms. The patient was treated successfully with Itraconazole (400 mg/day) for 8 weeks. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 19, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis from Medicopsis romeroi in a diabetic patient
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Pattriya Chanyachailert, Charussri Leeyaphan, Sumanas Bunyaratavej, Piriyaporn ChongtrakoolAbstractDematiaceous fungi can cause subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, an uncommon fungal infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Medicopsis romeroi is an emerging organism that can infect patients with subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, especially immunocompromised patients. The present case involved subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Medicopsis romeroi in an 80-year-old Thai male with poorly controlled diabetes, for whom the le...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - August 23, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Cerebral aspergillosis presenting as a space occupying lesion in an immunocompetent individual
Publication date: Available online 1 August 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Georges El Hasbani, Joseph Chirayil, Sutasinee Nithisoontorn, Arturo Alvarez Antezana, Ibrahim El Husseini, Maria Landaeta, Yasir Saeed, Richard AssakerAbstractCerebral aspergillosis has the tendency to occur in immunocompromised patients. Less commonly, immunocompetent individuals can be affected, with neuroimaging findings being difficult to interpret. The diagnosis necessitates imaging of the brain as well as the sinuses with biopsy and pathological confirmation. A surgical excision with aggressive antifungal agents are requi...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - August 3, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Gastrointestinal ucormycosis in a two-year-old child: A clinical and radiological enigma
We present a case of GI mucormycosis in a 2-year-old male child who presented with abdominal mass with no underlying risk factors. The aim of this case report is to emphasize on its etiopathogenesis and keeping mucormycosis high in the differential diagnosis in a child presenting with abdominal mass. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - August 3, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Disseminated histoplasmosis in immunocompetent patients from an arid zone in Western India: A case series
We report two cases of disseminated histoplasmosis in immunocompetent individuals from a non-endemic zone in Western India. Rapid diagnostic tests like urinary antigen detection and molecular assays comprise the need of the hour as early initiation of antifungal therapy can be life-saving. Clinicians need to be aware of this entity to prevent misdiagnosis and initiate prompt effective management. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - August 1, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
A rare case of Myrothecium species causing mycotic keratitis: Diagnosis and management
We report two cases of keratitis caused by a rare fungus Myrothecium species. Clinical presentation, identification, and management were studied. Both fungi were grown from corneal scraping and identified as M. verrucaria and M. gramineum based on the microbiological techniques and DNA sequencing analysis. Both patients were treated with topical natamycin and or voriconazole/econazole. In the first patient, there was total healing of the with scar formation, however, the prognosis was poor in the second patient. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - July 31, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter-related peritonitis from Aureobasidium pullulans caused by poor caregiver's hand hygiene
We report the first case of PD patients with catheter-related peritonitis form Aureobasidium pullulans, a black yeast-like dematiaceous fungus, and reviewing the relevant literatures. A potential cause of this infection is poor hand hygiene and improper fingernail care. The infection could be prevented if patient and caregiver strictly follow hand-washing protocols. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - July 31, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis from Medicopsis romeroi in a diabetic patient: A case report
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Pattriya Chanyachailert, Charussri Leeyaphan, Summanas Bunyaratavej, Piriyaporn ChongtrakoolAbstractDematiaceous fungi can cause subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, an uncommon fungal infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Medicopsis romeroi is an emerging organism that can infect patients with subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, especially immunocompromised patients. The present case involved subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Medicopsis romeroi in an 80-year-old Thai male with poorly-controlled diabetes, for whom the l...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - July 31, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Magnusiomyces capitatus fungemia: The value of direct microscopy in early diagnosis
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Khaled Alobaid, Abrar Ali Abdullah, Suhail Ahmad, Leena Joseph, Ziauddin KhanAbstractTwo cases of fungemia caused by Magnusiomyces capitatus, an arthroconidial yeast-like fungus, in non-hematologic immunocompromised patients are described. Both patients died before definite diagnosis of M. capitatus was made. The report highlights that pending confirmation of the isolate by phenotypic and/or molecular methods, the characteristic morphologic features observed in Gram-stained smears of blood culture positive bottles can lead to ear...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - July 31, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Sporothrix humicola (Ascomycota: Ophiostomatales) – A soil-borne fungus with pathogenic potential in the eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus)
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2019Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Anne Nesseler, Nicole Schauerte, Christina Geiger, Kerstin Kaerger, Grit Walther, Oliver Kurzai, Tobias EisenbergAbstractThe genus Sporothrix contains both species pathogenic to humans and animals as well as environmental fungi. S. humicola, a member of the latter S. pallida clade, has previously been reported only from soil. We have isolated this dimorphic fungus from multiple cutaneous lesions in two endangered marsupials native to Tasmania. Clinical appearance resembled cutaneous sporotrichosis, highlighting the principle path...
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - July 31, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Disseminated cerebral aspergillosis complicated by thrombotic microangiopathy
We report a case of disseminated cerebral IA in a patient exposed to cyclophosphamide, rituximab and prednisone. This case is unique because: 1) disseminated IA has not been described in anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis; 2) IA led to thrombotic microangiopathy with normal ADAMTS13 and 3) voriconazole toxicity necessitated use of isavuconazole for IA treatment. (Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports)
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - July 7, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
