A fatal case of severe immunodeficiency associated with disseminated Merulius tremellosus infection.
We report a fatal case of severe immunodeficiency associated with infection caused by the white rot fungus, Merulius tremellosus. This is the first report of Merulius tremellosus infection in humans. To improve clinical management, awareness and diagnostics of uncommon fungal infections in immunodeficient patients are important.
Friman
Vanda
V
Department of Infectious Diseases, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Ostra, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Gisslén
Magnus
M
Nikkari
Simo
S
Stenlid
Jan
J
Chryssanthou
Erja
E
Petrini
Björn
B
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001487:Basidiomycota / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000502:physiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009181:Mycoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology*
D000935:Antifungal Agents