Abstract

MAQUERA-AFARAY, Julio; ESCAJADILLO-VERGARA, Camila; CHIRE-MERCADO, Jeanpiero  and  DURAND, María Paula. Invasive fungal infection by Saprochaete capitata in a child with bone marrow aplasia. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2022, vol.39, n.3, pp.372-375.  Epub Sep 30, 2022. ISSN 1726-4634.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2022.393.10955.

Saprochaete capitata is a rare cause of invasive fungal infection in immunocompromised patients with high mortality and antifungal resistance. We present the case of a 5-year-old boy with bone marrow aplasia, who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and presented persistent febrile neutropenia, abdominal pain, appearance of maculopapular lesions on the skin, and impaired renal function. The presence of S. capitata was identified by blood culture from a central venous catheter. This invasive fungal infection is rare but emergent and life-threatening, especially in immunocompromised patients with persistent febrile neutropenia and prolonged use of invasive devices such as central venous catheters.

Keywords : Invasive Fungal Infections; Mycoses; Fungi; Antifungal Agents; Aplastic Anemia.

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