Phaeohyphomycosis in renal transplantation: report of two cases

Abstract

Abstract Phaeohyphomycosis is an infection caused by a filamentous fungus that contains pigment melanin in its cell wall. We report two cases caused by Exophiala sp. emphasizing the clinical variability of the disease, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of this opportunistic infection in immunosuppressed patients (kidney transplant).

Keywords

• Exophiala
• Immunosuppressive agents
• Kidney transplantation
• Phaeohyphomycosis