Anti-Therapeutic Action: transaminitis

Ganoderma lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)-Induced Acute Liver Injury in the Setting of Alcohol Use: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

A 47-year-old man developed severe liver inflammation after consuming Reishi mushroom powder while drinking large amounts of vodka over three days. Although Reishi mushrooms are commonly promoted as healthy supplements, in this case the combination with alcohol caused his liver enzymes to spike dangerously high. The patient recovered after hospital treatment, but the case highlights that even natural supplements can be harmful, especially when combined with alcohol. This raises concerns that more research is needed on how mushroom supplements interact with other substances people consume.

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Histoplasma capsulatum prosthetic valve endocarditis treated with oral isavuconazole

A 76-year-old man developed a rare fungal infection of his artificial heart valve caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. After surgically replacing the infected valve, he was treated with isavuconazole, an antifungal medication taken by mouth. Unlike traditional antifungal treatments, isavuconazole was better tolerated and easier to take. The patient successfully recovered after nine months of treatment with no complications.

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