Disseminated trichosporonosis due to Trichosporon asahii in a diabetic patient

Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology

卷:58

关键词: Amphotericin B;    fluconazole;    fungemia;    trichosporonosis;   

DOI  :  10.4103/0377-4929.155333

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Trichosporon asahii (formerly known as Trichosporon beigelii) is an emerging, life-threatening opportunistic pathogen and has been found to be invariably associated with disseminated or deep-seated trichosporonosis, more so among the patients with granulocytopenia or hematological malignancies. We here report a successfully treated case of disseminated trichosporonosis in a known diabetic, 14-year-old girl, admitted to our hospital with chief complaints of fever, chills, and burning micturition since 3 weeks. Disseminated trichosporonosis is usually an insidious disease with poor prognosis. Early diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment. High index of clinical suspicion and extensive microbiological investigations can clinch the diagnosis.

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