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[Diagnostic image (6) (Pustulous skin lesions)].

J W van der Meer1, W E Fibbe

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Inwendige Geneeskunde, Nijmegen.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|October 26, 2000
PubMed
Summary

A 35-year-old woman developed a severe Candida albicans infection with skin lesions during chemotherapy. Despite treatment, the invasive fungal infection led to a fatal outcome.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chemotherapy can suppress the immune system, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
  • Candida albicans is a common fungus that can cause serious infections in immunocompromised individuals.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old female patient undergoing chemotherapy presented with pustular skin lesions.
  • Skin biopsies confirmed the presence of Candida albicans in the lesions.

Findings:

  • Blood cultures were positive for Candida albicans, indicating systemic infection.
  • The patient succumbed to the invasive candidiasis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the critical risk of invasive Candida albicans infections in chemotherapy patients.
  • Early recognition and aggressive management of fungal infections are crucial for improving outcomes in immunocompromised populations.

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