Disseminated penicilliosis (non-) in an immuno-competent individual in Malaysia

Abstract

Penicilliosis infection caused by Penicillium marneffei is the third most common opportunistic infection in Human Immunodeficiency Virus patients in South-east Asia; however, Penicillium infection caused by non- P. marneffei is uncommon. We present a case of an immunocompetent male with disseminated penicilliosis (non- P. marneffei ) presenting with recurrent empyema. The case described illustrates the challenges in managing a complicated systemic infection and the outcomes of a delayed presentation, in a potentially treatable disease.