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Meningoencephalitis caused by Fusarium proliferatum: an unusual case

Ilad Alavi Darazam1,2, Guive Sharifi3, Elena Jamali4

  • 1Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ilad13@yahoo.com.

Infection
|February 3, 2022
PubMed

Insights

This case study highlights a rare instance of meningoencephalitis caused by Fusarium proliferatum, a fungal infection, in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Meningoencephalitis presents diagnostic challenges, with infectious etiologies including fungi.
  • Fusarium species are recognized as significant invasive fungal pathogens.
  • Central nervous system (CNS) infections by Fusarium are uncommon, typically arising from hematogenous spread.

Observation:

  • This report details an unusual case of meningoencephalitis.
  • The causative agent identified was Fusarium proliferatum.
  • The patient had a pre-existing diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Findings:

  • Fusarium proliferatum was confirmed as the cause of meningoencephalitis.
  • The infection occurred in an immunocompromised patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • This case underscores the potential for Fusarium to cause rare CNS infections.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare fungal pathogens in CNS infections.
  • Suggests that patients with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis may be at risk.
  • Emphasizes the need for timely diagnosis and appropriate antifungal treatment for CNS fusariosis.
Keywords:
AdalimumabFungal infectionsFusariumMeningitisMeningoencephalitisMonoclonal antibody

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