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Chronic necrotising pneumonia caused by Aspergillus niger
Thorax
|May 1, 1989
Summary
A woman with asthma developed chronic necrotising semi-invasive pneumonia from Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. This diagnosis is crucial for patients with chronic airflow limitation presenting with cavitating pneumonia.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chronic airflow limitation, such as asthma, can predispose individuals to opportunistic fungal infections.
- Long-term use of oral corticosteroids and recurrent antibiotic treatments may increase susceptibility to mixed Aspergillus and Candida infections.
- Semi-invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and candidiasis are rare but serious complications.