Fungal Pericarditis due to Aspergillus nidulans: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 9
Abstract
ABSTRACT Disseminated Aspergillosis though rare is usually seen among immunocompromised and neutropenic patients. Aspergillus spp are usually considered to be a laboratory contaminants until its association with the disease is established on repeated isolation. The present is of Aspergillus nidulans associated with pericarditis post Anti-Tuberculous Treatment (ATT) initiation in a 67-year-old male patient with known case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB). Aspergillus nidulans was identified on the basis of culture on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) and Lacto-Phenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) wet mount preparation.
Authors and Affiliations
Sarika P Kombade, Kumar S Abhishek, Vijaya Lakshmi Nag
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