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Geotrichum capitatum Invasive Infection Early After Liver Transplant
Chiara Becchetti1, Alberto Ferrarese, Annamaria Cattelan
1From the Multivisceral Transplant Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padua University, Padua, Italy.
Abstract:
Geotrichum capitatum is a rare fungal pathogen that has infrequently affected immunocompromised patients with onco-hematologic diseases. Geotrichum capitatum invasive infection has been associated with poor prognosis, with a mortality rate ranging from 50% to 90%. Here, we report the first case of Geotrichum capitatum invasive fungal infection in a liver transplant recipient from an unrelated deceased donor, who was effectively treated with amphotericin B and voriconazole. We also reviewed the available literature in the field.
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