Disease: vertebral osteomyelitis

Successful Management of Spondylodiscitis Caused by Aspergillus nidulans: A Case Report and Literature Review

A 59-year-old man with a weakened immune system developed a serious fungal infection of his spine caused by Aspergillus nidulans, a type of mold. The infection was diagnosed through imaging tests and laboratory cultures from a biopsy of the affected vertebrae. Treatment with an antifungal medication called voriconazole for six months successfully cleared the infection without requiring surgery, offering hope for managing this rare and previously often-fatal condition.

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Successful Management of Spondylodiscitis Caused by Aspergillus nidulans: A Case Report and Literature Review

A 59-year-old patient with lymphoma developed a serious fungal spine infection caused by Aspergillus nidulans, a rare mold. The infection was diagnosed using imaging, fungal cultures, and laboratory testing. The patient was successfully treated with a 6-month course of the antifungal drug voriconazole without requiring surgery. This case is notable because it represents the first successful treatment of this extremely rare infection in a cancer patient.

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