Background Scedosporium apiospermum (S. apiospermum) is a rare fungal pathogen that causes disseminated infections. It rarely affects immunocompetent individuals and has a poor prognosis. Case presentation A 37-year-old woman presented with multiple lesions in the lungs, brain, and eyes, shortly after near drowning in a car accident. The primary symptoms were chest tightness, limb weakness, headache, and poor vision in the left eye. S. apiospermum infection was confirmed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of intracranial abscess drainage fluid, although intracranial metastases were initially considered. After systemic treatment with voriconazole, her symptoms improved significantly; however, she lost vision in her left eye due to delayed diagnosis. Conclusion While S. apiospermum infection is rare, it should be considered even in immunocompetent patients. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential. Voriconazole may be an effective treatment option.
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This research was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, grant numbers 82171465(ZZ) and 81901303(ZJM).
第一作者单位:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol,Tongji Hosp,Tongji Med Coll,Dept Neurol,Wuhan,Hubei,Peoples R China
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Yao Yao,Xu Qian,Liang Wenwen,et al.Multi-organ involvement caused by Scedosporium apiospermum infection after near drowning: a case report and literature review[J].BMC NEUROLOGY.2024,24(1):doi:10.1186/s12883-024-03637-9.
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Yao, Yao,Xu, Qian,Liang, Wenwen,Ji, Suqiong,Kosari, Mohammadreza...&Mao, Zhijuan.(2024).Multi-organ involvement caused by Scedosporium apiospermum infection after near drowning: a case report and literature review.BMC NEUROLOGY,24,(1)
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Yao, Yao,et al."Multi-organ involvement caused by Scedosporium apiospermum infection after near drowning: a case report and literature review".BMC NEUROLOGY 24..1(2024)