A Fortuitous Turn of Evidence in  an Elderly Female – A Case of  Pulmonary Fusariosis

Sreeram, Saraswathy; Lobo, Flora D.; Acharya, Vishak; Saralaya, Vishwas

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2017/24736.9191

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“… 4 In the second report, CT revealed interstitial thickening predominantly in the subpleural area of the lungs, as well as mediastinal lymphadenopathy. 5 However, our case differs from these previous reports in that the CT findings resembled those typically observed in immunocompromised patients, namely multiple macronodules with cavitation and the halo sign.…”

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“…Specifically, only two published case reports described Fusarium pneumonia in apparently immunocompetent patients. 4 , 5 In the first of these studies, CT revealed multiple small nodules, some consolidation and bronchiectasis, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. 4 In the second report, CT revealed interstitial thickening predominantly in the subpleural area of the lungs, as well as mediastinal lymphadenopathy.…”

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“…Conversely, only two reports of Fusarium pneumonia in immunocompetent patients have been published to date. 4 , 5 …”

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“…Conversely, only two reports of Fusarium pneumonia in immunocompetent patients have been published to date. 4,5 In this study, we presented a case of community-acquired Fusarium pneumonia that was difficult to diagnose in an immunocompetent patient. We reviewed the radiologic findings of Fusarium pneumonia and discussed its differential diagnosis.…”

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Fusarium species causing invasive fungal pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

Chae

Park

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Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi that are rarely associated with disease in humans. In the clinical setting, Fusarium species are often difficult to distinguish from other fungal organisms, particularly Aspergillus species. Invasive fungal pneumonia caused by Fusarium species has rarely been reported, especially in immunocompetent patients. In this study, we reported a case of invasive Fusarium pneumonia in a previously healthy 68-year-old woman. The disease was initially misdiagnosed as invasive Aspergillus pneumonia because of the similarity in radiologic and histopathologic findings between these conditions. After Fusarium was identified via microbiological analysis, the antifungal agent was changed, and the patient recovered fully.

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“…Conversely, only two reports of Fusarium pneumonia in immunocompetent patients have been published to date. 4 , 5 …”

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Fusarium species causing invasive fungal pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

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et al. 2020

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“…Humans infected by Fusarium present with a wide range of symptoms including fever, neutropenia, pneumonia, sinusitis, or disseminated disease in some immunocompromised patients (Dehal and Quimby, 2019). Fusarium can cause a pulmonary infection that could result from the inhalation of conidia, a spore produced by these asexual fungi, that is consistent with the following case (Sreeram et al, 2017). A recent case study in an immunocompromised patient with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, who developed invasive disseminated Fusariosis, has proven infection by this fungus is fatal (Dehal and Quimby, 2019).…”

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Cannabis Contaminants Limit Pharmacological Use of Cannabidiol

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For nearly a century, Cannabis has been stigmatized and criminalized across the globe, but in recent years, there has been a growing interest in Cannabis due to the therapeutic potential of phytocannabinoids. With this emerging interest in Cannabis, concerns have arisen about the possible contaminations of hemp with pesticides, heavy metals, microbial pathogens, and carcinogenic compounds during the cultivation, manufacturing, and packaging processes. This is of particular concern for those turning to Cannabis for medicinal purposes, especially those with compromised immune systems. This review aims to provide types of contaminants and examples of Cannabis contamination using case studies that elucidate the medical consequences consumers risk when using adulterated Cannabis products. Thus, it is imperative to develop universal standards for cultivation and testing of products to protect those who consume Cannabis.

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A Fortuitous Turn of Evidence in an Elderly Female – A Case of Pulmonary Fusariosis

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Fusarium species causing invasive fungal pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

Fusarium species causing invasive fungal pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

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