Pulmonary oxalosis caused by Aspergillus niger.
A case report involving a pleuropulmonary mixed bacterial infection in association with Aspergillus niger is described. The patient responded to a combination of antibiotics, aerosolized and intravenously administered amphotericin B, and surgery. Aspergillus niger appeared to be a secondary invader and caused lung damage by the production of oxalic acid.
D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001234:Aspergillus niger / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010070:Oxalates / Q000378:metabolism*; D011859:Radiography
D010070:Oxalates