Research Keyword: Fusarium infection

Peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis caused by Fusarium: a case report and literature review

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A 61-year-old farmer on peritoneal dialysis developed a rare fungal infection caused by Fusarium after antibiotics failed to treat her peritonitis. Pharmacists helped doctors switch her to the antifungal medication voriconazole and carefully monitored blood levels to ensure the dose was high enough. After adjusting the dose based on blood tests, the patient recovered completely with no symptoms and normal test results within two months.

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Onychomycosis in the US Pediatric Population—An Emphasis on Fusarium Onychomycosis

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This study examined nail fungus infections in American children using advanced molecular testing. Researchers found that elementary school-aged children (ages 6-11) have the highest rates of nail fungus, usually caused by common fungi like Trichophyton rubrum. Notably, Fusarium, an environmental fungus that was once rare in nail infections, is becoming increasingly common, especially in older teenagers, which may require different treatment approaches.

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Fusarium Corneal Abscess: A Case Report

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A healthy 20-year-old man developed a serious fungal eye infection caused by Fusarium, a soil fungus, despite having no typical risk factors like eye injury or contact lens wear. Doctors diagnosed the infection through laboratory tests showing fungal filaments and growing the organism in culture. The patient required multiple treatments including antifungal eye drops, injections directly into the cornea, and a graft from amniotic membrane (placenta tissue) to save his vision. The case demonstrates that fungal eye infections can occasionally occur in completely healthy people without obvious causes.

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Invasive Fusarium rhinosinusitis in COVID-19 patients: report of three cases with successful management

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This study reports three cases of rare fungal sinus infections caused by Fusarium species that developed in COVID-19 patients. All three patients were successfully treated with a combination of surgical removal of infected tissue and antifungal medications. The cases highlight how COVID-19 and the use of steroids to treat it can increase the risk of serious fungal infections, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prompt treatment.

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