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- Aspergillus is a common cause of invasive fungal infections, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems.
- A case study is presented of a 62-year-old man who, after sustaining severe injuries, was hospitalized but ultimately died weeks later, leading to an autopsy.
- The autopsy revealed that multiple organs, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys, were severely affected by aspergillus, resulting in a rare diagnosis of disseminated invasive aspergillosis, highlighting prolonged ICU stays as a potential risk factor.
Article Abstract
Aspergillus is a common cause of invasive mycosis, especially in immunocompromised individuals. We report the case of a 62-year-old male who was hospitalized after suffering severe physical injuries and died after few weeks of hospitalization. A medicolegal autopsy was conducted, and various organs were sent for histopathological examination of which heart, lungs, and kidneys showed extensive involvement by aspergillus. Thus, a diagnosis of disseminated invasive aspergillosis was made on autopsy, which itself is a rare entity. This case report illustrates a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit as a possible risk factor for the development of disseminated aspergillosis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5436917 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4322/acr.2017.010 | DOI Listing |
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