A case of multiple cerebral abscesses due to infection with Cladophialophora bantiana - 14/08/11
, R. Mac Redmond b, S. O’Neill b, E. Smyth a
Corresponding author. Address: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Beaumont Hospital, P.O. Box 1297, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. Tel.: +353 86 3820 661; fax: +353 1 8092871.Abstract |
Cladophialophora bantiana is a highly neurotropic fungus which has been reported to cause a variety of infections in the immunocompromised and transplant populations. We describe a case of multiple cerebral abscesses caused by this dematiaceous fungus in a patient with probable Duncan's syndrome. The patient also had extensive extra-cerebral disease, which is unusual for infection with this organism. We discuss previously described cases of infection with Cladophialophora bantiana, and review the current and evolving treatment options.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Brain abscess, Cladophialophora bantiana, Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis, Azoles, Dematiaceous fungi, Immunosuppression
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Vol 51 - N° 5
P. e285-e288 - décembre 2005 Retour au numéro
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