1.
Cutis
; 84(5): 275-8, 2009 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20099621
ABSTRACT
We present a case of cutaneous and systemic infection with Scedosporium apiospermum occurring in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Scedosporium apiospermum is a rare cause of systemic mycosis but is associated with a high rate of mortality in immunocompromised hosts. Because the patient presented in an advanced state of infection, supportive measures were unsuccessful and definitive diagnosis could not be made until postmortem examination. We discuss the presentation, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for Scedosporium infection.
Subject(s)
Mycetoma/diagnosis , Mycetoma/microbiology , Scedosporium/isolation & purification , Aged , Autopsy , Biopsy , Diagnosis, Differential , Fatal Outcome , Female , Humans , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/complications
2.
Am Fam Physician
; 69(5): 1191-2, 2004 Mar 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15023022