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S Mohamed Asarudeen1, Latha Ragunathan1, Kavitha Kannaiyan1
1Department of Microbiology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital,Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (DU), Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, 607403, India.
Abstract:
A 51-year-old male presented with right knee swelling with persistent pain for the past two weeks. Radiograph of the knee showed no bone abnormalities. Bursectomy was performed and the aspirated fluid was sent for laboratory analysis. Gram staining revealed fungal filaments, and culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar yielded blackish-brown pigmented fungal colonies. Histopathological examination showed slender, septate hyphae. PCR sequencing identified Paraconiothyrium estuarinum as the causative agent. The patient was treated with itraconazole for 3 months with regular follow-up, resulting in clinical improvement. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic considerations in managing fungal bursitis caused by Paraconiothyrium estuarinum.
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