Extrinsic allergic alveolitis after exposure to the yeast Rhodotorula rubra.
A case of extrinsic allergic alveolitis following exposure to the red yeast Rhodotorula rubra is reported--to our knowledge, for the first time. Extensive growth of the yeast in the patient's environment was demonstrated, explaining an elevated titer of Rhodotorula-specific precipitating antibodies in his serum. A bronchial provocation test confirmed the diagnosis.
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Department of Respiratory Diseases, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
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D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D003378:Counterimmunoelectrophoresis; D004391:Dust / Q000032:analysis*; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012248:Rhodotorula
D004391:Dust