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Candida krusei Lung Abscess With Black Necrotic Aspirate

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT A profoundly immunocompromised man developed a large cavitary lung lesion producing black, viscous aspirate, with culture confirming Candida krusei . This rare manifestation underscores that atypically dark aspirates from lung cavities should raise suspicion for invasive fungal infection and prompt early antifungal therapy in patients with severe cellular immunodeficiency.

Source: Respirology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70460

Authors: Shan Kai Ing, Pon Ying Lau, Nga Hung Ngu

Institution: Sibu Hospital

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: $1,130