Research Topic: Mycology diagnosis

Detection and diagnostic process of liver abscess secondary to chemotherapy by mucor indicus in a patient with acute leukemic disease: case report

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A 60-year-old man with acute leukemia developed a serious fungal infection in his liver caused by Mucor indicus after receiving chemotherapy that weakened his immune system. Doctors identified the infection through tissue samples and genetic testing, then treated him successfully with antifungal medications amphotericin B and posaconazole. This case highlights the importance of early detection and proper diagnosis of rare fungal infections in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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A Unique Case of Fungal Endometritis Caused by Aspergillus quadrilineatus in an Immunocompetent Woman and Literature Review

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A 64-year-old woman experienced persistent vaginal bleeding for three months, which was found to be caused by a rare fungal infection (Aspergillus quadrilineatus) in her uterus. Through tissue examination and molecular testing, doctors identified the fungus and found it was sensitive to common antifungal medications. The patient was successfully treated with antifungal medication combined with surgical cleaning of the uterus, making a complete recovery. This case highlights that fungal infections should be considered when patients have abnormal vaginal bleeding, even if they appear otherwise healthy.

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Disseminated histoplasmosis with bone marrow infiltration in a newly diagnosed HIV patient

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A Colombian patient living in Spain developed a serious fungal infection (histoplasmosis) that spread throughout his body and affected his bone marrow, which was discovered during his HIV diagnosis. Doctors identified the infection by examining bone marrow cells under a microscope and confirmed it with fungal culture and genetic testing. The patient was treated with antifungal medication (liposomal amphotericin B) along with HIV medications and recovered well, highlighting the importance of bone marrow testing in severely immunocompromised HIV patients.

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