First case of invasive Rasamsonia argillacea in a child with chronic granulomatous disease in Qatar

First case of invasive Rasamsonia argillacea in a child with chronic granulomatous disease in Qatar

Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). We report and comment on a case of IFI caused by Rasamsonia argillacea in a 16-year-old female with CGD. Additionally, we briefly review and discuss the most challengin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical mycology case reports 2024-12, Vol.46, p.100675, Article 100675
Hauptverfasser: Shurab, Nada, Sharma, Anju, Al Maslamani, Eman, Pérez-López, Andrés, Al Walid, Osamah, Suleiman, Mohammed
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Sprache:eng
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Chronic granulomatous disease
Invasive fungal infection
Rasamsonia argillacea
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Zusammenfassung:Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). We report and comment on a case of IFI caused by Rasamsonia argillacea in a 16-year-old female with CGD. Additionally, we briefly review and discuss the most challenging aspects of the identification and treatment of this species.
ISSN:2211-7539
2211-7539
DOI:10.1016/j.mmcr.2024.100675