Acremonium kiliense infection in a child with chronic granulomatous disease

Acremonium kiliense infection in a child with chronic granulomatous disease

Infection by unusual microorganisms can be one of the clinical manifestations of primary immunodeficiency (PID). We report on a four-month-old child with pneumonia caused by the fungus Acremonium kiliense as the first clinical manifestation of chronic granulomatous disease. We emphasize the importance of an active search for unusual organisms in immunodeficient patients, and a precise diagnosis and early institution of specific treatment against such microorganisms for the reduction of the morbidity and mortality of these patients.

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Main Authors: Pastorino,Antonio Carlos, Menezes,Ulissis Pádua de, Marques,Heloisa Helena de Souza, Vallada,Marcelo G., Cappellozi,Vera Lúcia, Carnide,Eugénia Maria Grilo, Jacob,Cristina Miuki Abe
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases 2005
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702005000600014
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