First reported case of Aspergillus granulosus infection in a cardiac transplant patient.
We report a case of disseminated infection with Aspergillus granulosus in a cardiac transplant recipient on immunosuppressive therapy. This is the first reported case in which this organism has been described as a pathogen. This organism bears morphological features different from those of more common Aspergillus species and should be considered a potential pathogen in immunocompromised patients.
Fakih
M G
MG
Department of Medicine and Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Buffalo, NY 14215.
Barden
G E
GE
Oakes
C A
CA
Berenson
C S
CS
D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013045:Species Specificity