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A rare case of miliary blastomycosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Presentation from this infection is variable, ranging from asymptomatic cases to disseminated infection. The Capital District of New York is not traditionally considered an endemic area; however, the increasing number of reported cases suggests it may be an emerging endemic region for Blastomycosis. Thus, we present a case of pulmonary blastomycosis with a rare diffuse miliary pattern in an immunocompetent patient from CDNY. This case highlights that pulmonary blastomycosis can lead to severe disseminated infections, even in immunocompetent individuals, emphasizing the importance of heightened clinical suspicion and timely diagnosis.

Source: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102203

Authors: Laura E. Ramirez, Alexander K. Foyt, Noureldien Darwish, Llewellyn Foulke, Christian Kostowniak, Amit Chopra

Institution: Albany Medical College

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: $1,200