Rhinocladiella mackenziei as an emerging cause of cerebral phaeohyphomycosis in Pakistan: a case series.

Jabeen, Kauser; Farooqi, Joveria; Zafar, Afia; Jamil, Bushra; Mahmood, Syed Faisal; Ali, Farheen; Saeed, Noureen; Barakzai, Abrar et al. · Clin Infect Dis · 2011

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Six cases of Rhinocladiella mackenziei cerebral phaeohyphomycosis are being reported for the first time in Pakistan. Identification was confirmed by DNA sequencing (isolates and fixed tissue). Diabetes, head trauma, immunosuppressive treatment, and postpartum state were present in 4 cases. Two survivals and 3 fatalities occurred, with 1 patient lost to follow-up.

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