Scedosporium apiospermum infections and the role of combination antifungal therapy and GM-CSF: A case report and review of the literature

Scedosporium apiospermum infections and the role of combination antifungal therapy and GM-CSF: A case report and review of the literature

Scedosporium apiospermum, a ubiquitous environmental mold, is increasingly reported as causing invasive fungal disease in immunocompromised hosts. It poses a therapeutic challenge due to its intrinsic resistance to traditional antifungals and ability to recur despite demonstrating susceptibility. We...

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Main Authors: Chloe Goldman, Matthew J. Akiyama, Julian Torres, Eddie Louie, Shane A. Meehan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Subjects:
Scedosporium
Synergy
GM-CSF
Immunocompromised
Corticosteroid
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753916300306

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