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Disseminated cutaneous blastomycosis in a liver transplant recipient: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: a dimorphic fungal infection endemic to North America, is typically associated with pulmonary disease, but may also disseminate. We report the case of a 54-year-old female liver transplant recipient who developed blastomycosis with cutaneous and likely pulmonary involvement. She was successfully treated with posaconazole, an alternative to itraconazole with a favorable safety and interaction profile, demonstrating the therapeutic potential of posaconazole as a primary agent for blastomycosis in transplant recipients.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100754

Authors: Beatrice Z. Sim, Amanda Seidenfeld, Jessica Focht, Jennifer Saullo, Manuela Carugati

Institution: Duke University

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: $650