Phaeohyphomycosis in renal transplantation: report of two cases

Phaeohyphomycosis in renal transplantation: report of two cases

Phaeohyphomycosis is an infection caused by a filamentous fungus that contains pigment melanin in its cell wall. We report two cases caused by Exophiala sp. emphasizing the clinical variability of the disease, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of this opportunistic infection in immu...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 91; no. 1; pp. 89 - 92
Main Authors: de Oliveira, Walmar Roncalli Pereira, Borsato, Maria Fernanda Longo, Dabronzo, Maria Luiza Ducati, Festa Neto, Cyro, Rocha, Larissa Aragão, Nunes, Ricardo Spina
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 01-01-2016
Subjects:
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Case Report
DERMATOLOGY
Exophiala
Exophiala - isolation & purification
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Immunosuppressive agents
Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects
Kidney transplantation
Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Opportunistic Infections - immunology
Opportunistic Infections - pathology
Opportunistic Infections - therapy
Phaeohyphomycosis
Phaeohyphomycosis - immunology
Phaeohyphomycosis - pathology
Phaeohyphomycosis - therapy
Skin - pathology
Phaeohyphomycosis
Exophiala
Immunosuppressive agents
Kidney transplantation
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Summary:Phaeohyphomycosis is an infection caused by a filamentous fungus that contains pigment melanin in its cell wall. We report two cases caused by Exophiala sp. emphasizing the clinical variability of the disease, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of this opportunistic infection in immunosuppressed patients (kidney transplant).
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ISSN:0365-0596
1806-4841
1806-4841
0365-0596
DOI:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20163954