Fatal Infection from Neocosmospora vasinfecta in a Patient with Leukemia
Author Information
Author(s): Oliver A. Cornely, Jens Chemnitz, Hans-Georg Brochhagen, Karin Lemmer, Heidi Schutt, Dietmar Sohngen, Peter Staib, Claudia Wickenhauser, Volker Diehl, Kathrin Tintelnot
Primary Institution: Universitatsklinik Koln, Koln, Germany
Conclusion
The patient died from a systemic infection caused by Neocosmospora vasinfecta despite antifungal treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of leukemia and was undergoing chemotherapy.
- Neocosmospora vasinfecta was identified as the causative agent through culture and genetic sequencing.
- The patient developed systemic symptoms and required intensive medical intervention.
- Despite antifungal treatment, the patient's condition deteriorated rapidly.
Takeaway
A man with leukemia got a rare and deadly infection from a plant fungus after chemotherapy, and unfortunately, he didn't survive.
Methodology
The infection was identified through culture and genetic sequencing, and antifungal susceptibility testing was performed.
Limitations
The exact mechanism of infection and incubation period could not be determined.
Participant Demographics
A 38-year-old male patient with a history of leukemia and recent travel to Nigeria.
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