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Pulmonary Infection by Blastoschizomyces capitatus in An old Tuberculosis Patient

Sapna Chauhan1, Swati Tiwari2, Paramjit Singh3

  • 1Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Muzaffarnagar Medical College , Uttar Pradesh, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|October 27, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Blastoschizomyces capitatus, a filamentous fungus, can cause opportunistic lung infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights its occurrence in an elderly tuberculosis patient, even without neutropenia.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Blastoschizomyces capitatus is an arthrospore filamentous fungus.
  • Fungal lung infections can be opportunistic, especially in immunocompromised patients (e.g., neutropenia).
  • Non-neutropenic individuals with solid organ transplants or altered pulmonary defenses are also at risk.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of pulmonary infection caused by B. capitatus.
  • The patient was elderly and had a history of tuberculosis.
  • The infection occurred despite the patient not being neutropenic.

Findings:

  • Pulmonary infection by Blastoschizomyces capitatus was diagnosed.
  • The case occurred in an elderly patient with pre-existing tuberculosis.
  • This presentation occurred in a non-neutropenic host with compromised local pulmonary defenses.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of Blastoschizomyces capitatus pathogenicity.
  • It underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in patients with underlying lung conditions.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing B. capitatus pulmonary infections.
Keywords:
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