Acremonium infection in a patient of polytrauma

Abstract

Acremonium species, a potential pathogen of hyalohyphomycosis group is saprophytic and ubiquitous in nature causing superficial and deep infections in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. A case report of a 39-year-old man with polytrauma and possible disseminated infection due to Acremonium species is discussed. Acremonium species can cause serious potential life threatening infections. Multidisciplinary approach and timely instituted therapy result in positive outcomes.

Keywords

• acremonium species
• disseminated fungal infection
• non-dermatophytic molds
• opportunistic fungus
• systemic infection