Pulmonary infection with Geotrichum capitatum in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: Fungal lung infections due to Geotrichum are opportunistic, usually occurring on an immunosuppressed person, particularly severe neutropenia, or an imbalance of the normal microbial flora. Geotrichum capitatum is the most widely reported species in human pathology.We report case of pulmonary geotrichosis due to Geotrichum capitatum in a patient with a chronic pulmonary disease type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keywords: lung infection, Geotrichum capitatum.
Authors and Affiliations
Z. Tlamcani, A. Taghouti, S. Figuigui, M. Serraj, M. C. Benjelloun, B. Amara
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