Anti-Therapeutic Action: chronic lower respiratory tract infections with long-term steroid use

Allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum: A case report

A 61-year-old woman developed a rare fungal infection in her lungs caused by Scedosporium apiospermum while undergoing cancer treatment. The infection caused persistent cough, mucus plugs in the airways, and high levels of immune cells called eosinophils. Doctors used genetic testing to identify the specific fungus and then treated her with corticosteroids and antifungal medications, which improved her condition significantly.

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