Rasamsonia argillacea pulmonary and aortic graft infection in an immune-competent patient.

ABSTRACT: Rasamsonia argillacea (formerly known as Geosmithia argillacea) is a fungus recently recognized as a pathogen of immunocompromised patients. Here we report the first case of Rasamsonia infection in an immunocompetent host, presenting as a pulmonary and aortic graft infection. Its morphological similarity to nonpathogenic Penicillium species delayed the diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment.

SUBMITTER: Doyon JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3553912 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature