Penicillium roqueforti: A Rare Fungus Causing Infection in an Immunocompromised Host

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract Penicillium roqueforti is a fungus that widely exists in the environment and is often non-pathogenic to humans. However, in immunocompromised hosts, it may be recognized as a cause of systemic mycosis. We report a rare case of mycosis due to Penicillium roqueforti in six-year-old haemato-oncology patient.

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Jisha Asokan, Ajith Kumar Vellani Thamunni, Rema Devi Surendran

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  • EP ID EP508133
  • DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/30933.11210
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Jisha Asokan, Ajith Kumar Vellani Thamunni, Rema Devi Surendran (2018). Penicillium roqueforti: A Rare Fungus Causing Infection in an Immunocompromised Host. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 12(2), 4-5. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-508133