Basidiomycetous Inonotus (Phellinus) tropicalis Osteomyelitis in Pediatric and Adult X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease

MRI revealed marrow fluid collection at distal femoral diaphysis, consistent with osteomyelitis; initial biopsy culture resulted as Aspergillus sp. Methods and timing of fungal identification, adherence, age, and osteomyelitis anatomic location are variables that may contribute to clinical outcomes.

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Published in:	Journal of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 123; no. 2; p. S13
Main Authors:	Nguyen, D.K, Davis, C.M, Chinen, J, Vallejo, J.G, Noroski, L.M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	St. Louis Mosby, Inc 01-02-2009 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Allergy and Immunology Fungi Medical research Testing laboratories
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Summary:	MRI revealed marrow fluid collection at distal femoral diaphysis, consistent with osteomyelitis; initial biopsy culture resulted as Aspergillus sp. Methods and timing of fungal identification, adherence, age, and osteomyelitis anatomic location are variables that may contribute to clinical outcomes.
ISSN:	0091-6749 1097-6825
DOI:	10.1016/j.jaci.2008.12.060