Neosartorya fischeri: an invasive fungal pathogen in an allogeneic bone marrow transplant patient
- 1 April 1997
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Vol. 19 (7) , 753-755
- https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bmt.1700715
Abstract
Invasive fungal infections are a complication of allogeneic BMT. We report the first case of a Neosartorya fischeri fungal infection in a patient following allogeneic BMT. Neosartorya fischeri is related to Aspergillus fumigatus, but it is a distinct fungal species. Despite granulocytic engraftment and aggressive anti-fungal therapy with amphotericin B, the patient died of overwhelming fungal infection on day 60 post-BMT. Neosartorya fischeri is a pathogen that grows slowly in culture which can delay or confuse identification. This case further supports the need for more effective prophylaxis and treatment of non-Candida fungal infections in the allogeneic BMT population.Keywords
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