Research Keyword: invasive infection

Rasamsonia argillacea brain abscess in a lung transplant recipient: an unexpected infection by an unusual fungal pathogen

A 65-year-old woman who received a lung transplant developed a serious brain infection caused by a rare fungus called Rasamsonia argillacea. Doctors initially struggled to identify this unusual fungus and treated her with multiple antifungal medications, but the infection proved difficult to control because the fungus was resistant to common antifungal drugs. Investigations revealed that the patient had an undiagnosed immune system disorder called chronic granulomatous disease, which made her vulnerable to this rare infection. Despite aggressive treatment including surgery and powerful antifungal medications, the patient’s condition worsened and she eventually passed away.

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Detection of Multiple Nosocomial Trichosporon asahii Transmission Events via Microsatellite Typing Assay, South America

Researchers developed a new genetic fingerprinting test to track and identify outbreaks of a dangerous fungal infection called Trichosporon asahii in hospitals across South America. The test uses microsatellite markers to create a detailed genetic profile of different fungal isolates, making it much better at detecting when infections spread from patient to patient compared to older methods. This discovery revealed multiple hidden disease clusters in hospitals, including one that occurred over 13 years, highlighting the importance of this new surveillance tool for hospital infection control.

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