Osteoarticular infection caused by Talaromyces Marneffei and Salmonella in a person living with HIV: a case report

Talaromycosis is a common invasive fungal disease in patients with HIV. However, its association with bone destruction is unusual in AIDS patients with talaromycosis. Bone damage due to Talaromyces marneffei infection is infrequent in HIV-positive patients. Therefore, healthcare professionals must b...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMC infectious diseases 2023-08, Vol.23 (1), p.1-560, Article 560
Hauptverfasser: Yu, Lele, Zhang, Binhai, Shi, Jinchuan, Wang, Mengyan, Wan, Hu
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Talaromycosis is a common invasive fungal disease in patients with HIV. However, its association with bone destruction is unusual in AIDS patients with talaromycosis. Bone damage due to Talaromyces marneffei infection is infrequent in HIV-positive patients. Therefore, healthcare professionals must be vigilant for potential bone lesions associated with this type of infection. Prompt diagnosis and antimicrobial treatment are crucial.
ISSN:1471-2334
1471-2334
DOI:10.1186/s12879-023-08554-9