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Rare mold infections from a tertiary care institute in South India: A case series

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: With the increasing incidence of immunocompromised patients, invasive infections caused by rare molds are increasing. Here, we report four cases of rare mold infections in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. The first case was Scedosporium apiospermum infection in a road traffic accident, the second and third cases were subcutaneous infection by Medicopsis romeroi in post-renal transplant patients, and the fourth case was subcutaneous infection by Phaeoacremonium parasiticum. Invasive fungal infections caused by emerging fungi are on the rise in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. Microbiologists and clinicians should be aware of these rare fungal infections and not consider them contaminants since early identification and appropriate management would help to prevent the mortality associated with these infections.

Source: Journal of Laboratory Physicians

DOI: 10.25259/jlp_80_2024

Authors: Sukanya Sudhaharan, Umabala Pamidimukkala, Nikhi Verma, SaiChandana Katkam

Institution: Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200