Pulmonary Blastomycosis

Ahasan, H A M Nazmul; Rahman, Kazi Mashiur; Chowdhury, Mahmood A; Aznar, M A; Rafiqueuddin, A K M

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“…Blastomycosis is caused by dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis resulting from inhaling spores. The first case of pulmonary blastomycosis in Bangladesh was reported by Ahasan HAMN et al back in 1995 in a chain smoker patient who presented with approximately 3 months' history of a dry cough and fever 9 . B. dermatitidis is the asexual form of this holomorphic fungus and the sexual phase is termed Ajellomyces dermatitidis.…”

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Common Invasive Fungal Infection in Bangladesh and Available Management

Ahasan¹,

Noor²

2023

J. Bangladesh Coll. Phys.

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Invasive fungal diseases are an important cause of mortality in immunocompromised patients and in patients with chronic illnesses. Multiple studies in Bangladesh have documented the frequency of fungal infections in our country and results varied. However, better understanding of the invasive fungal infection includes learning about the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnostic method which is integral part of improving outcomes. In this review, we discuss the common invasive fungal infection that are prevalent in our country along with the clinical pictures, diagnosis, and treatment. It is hoped that this article will highlight the burden of fungal infections on public health and promote effective diagnosis and therapy. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2023; 41: 164-169

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Section: Blastomycosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Common Invasive Fungal Infection in Bangladesh and Available Management

Ahasan¹,

Noor²

2023

J. Bangladesh Coll. Phys.

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Blastomycosis in India: report of an imported case and current status

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We report a case of disseminated blastomycosis in a female resident of Delhi, who acquired the infection during travel to the USA, which was successfully treated with oral itraconazole. In addition, we present a critical literature review, indicating that blastomycosis is endemic in India but its areas of endemicity, prevalence, and the natural habitat of the etiologic agent, remain undetermined. The diagnosis of blastomycosis was made by examination of Gomori's methenamine silver stained sections of tissue obtained from a biopsy of a subcutaneous, abdominal nodular. These studies revealed thick-walled, broad-based budding yeast cells compatible with Blastomyces dermatitidis, and consistent with the isolation of the fungus in cultures inoculated with posterior auricular lymph node aspirate. Microscopically, the isolate had thin, septate hyphae and characteristic spherical to pyriform, smooth-walled microconidia. Its identity was confirmed by conversion to its typical yeast form on pea seed agar at 37°C and by DNA sequencing of ITS and BAD 1 promoter regions.

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Pulmonary Blastomycosis

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Common Invasive Fungal Infection in Bangladesh and Available Management

Common Invasive Fungal Infection in Bangladesh and Available Management

Blastomycosis in India: report of an imported case and current status

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