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Opportunistic infection of the spleen caused by Aureobasidium pullulans
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|May 1, 1986
Abstract:
The mold Aureobasidium pullulans was isolated on several nutrient media from a splenic abscess in a patient with disseminated lymphoma. Examination of stained smears and paraffin sections revealed fungal structures characteristic of this organism. This is the first reported association of A. pullulans with an opportunistic visceral infection.
Insights
The mold Aureobasidium pullulans was identified in a splenic abscess of a patient with lymphoma. This marks the first documented case of A. pullulans causing an opportunistic visceral infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Disseminated lymphoma compromises the immune system, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
- Splenic abscesses are rare but serious complications, often associated with underlying conditions.
- Fungal infections can present significant challenges in immunocompromised patients.