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Disseminated Scedosporium boydii infection with pulmonary and cerebral involvement in a patient with COPD: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 51-year-old Iranian man survived a severe respiratory illness but later died from a brain abscess caused by Scedosporium boydii , identified post-mortem. The case highlights the importance of comprehensive care, including adherence to treatment, regular follow-ups, and the use of both culture-based and molecular diagnostics. Incomplete treatment likely contributed to the fatal outcome. A key limitation of this report is the absence of MRI images due to a technical malfunction, preventing further radiological assessment. This case stresses the need for sustained and thorough medical management in complex infections to improve patient outcomes.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100737

Authors: Parviz Hassanpour, Seyed Jamal Hashemi, Zahra Ramezanalipour, Sanam Nami, Behrooz Naghili

Institutions: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650