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Blastoschizomyces capitatus pneumonia in a patient with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Laura Trovato1,2, Maria Domina2, Ada Vancheri3

  • 1U.O.C. Laboratory Analysis Unit, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Via S.Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy.

Medical Mycology Case Reports
|October 9, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Fungal infections by Blastomyces capitatus (B. capitatus) are rare in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This case highlights B. capitatus as a potential cause of severe pneumonia in untreated CLL patients.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Blastomyces capitatus (B. capitatus) infections are typically observed in immunocompromised individuals.
  • Acute leukemia is a known predisposing factor for B. capitatus infections.
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is generally not associated with opportunistic infections.

Observation:

  • A case of pulmonary infection caused by B. capitatus in a patient with untreated CLL is presented.
  • The patient had no prior history of opportunistic infections.

Findings:

  • This report documents a rare instance of B. capitatus pulmonary infection in a patient with untreated CLL.
  • The patient achieved a complete recovery from the infection.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider B. capitatus as a potential cause of severe pneumonia in patients with untreated CLL.
  • This case expands the understanding of opportunistic infections in CLL patients.
Keywords:
BlastoschizomycesChronic lymphocytic leukemiaDiagnosisPneumoniaTherapy

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