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Aspergillus oryzae meningitis

M A Gordon, R S Holzman, H Senter

    JAMA
    |May 10, 1976
    PubMed
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    A rare case of meningitis caused by Aspergillus oryzae was diagnosed using cerebrospinal fluid culture and serologic tests. The patient successfully recovered after treatment with amphotericin B and flucytosine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Meningitis can be caused by various pathogens, including fungi.
    • Aspergillus species are known opportunistic pathogens, but Aspergillus oryzae is rarely implicated in human infections.

    Observation:

    • A septate hypha was identified within a Langhans giant cell in a meningitis patient.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture yielded Aspergillus oryzae.

    Findings:

    • Serologic tests confirmed the diagnosis of Aspergillus oryzae meningitis.
    • The patient showed a positive response to antifungal therapy.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights Aspergillus oryzae as a potential cause of meningitis, even in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Effective treatment involves amphotericin B and flucytosine, demonstrating successful management strategies for rare fungal meningitis.