Paecilomyces lilacinus infection in an immunocompromised patient
Murciano, A.; Domer, J.; Cohen, I.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 142(12): 35-37
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 2277228 Document Number: 364476
Systemic infections caused by saprophytic fungi are being diagnosed more frequently. We describe the second reported instance of Paecilomyces lilacinus causing infection in an immunocompromised host. The diagnosis and treatment of this unusual pathogen are discussed.