Mold in an immunocompetent patient. Who is at risk?

Abstract

A 29 year-old male presented with fevers, chills and induration of submental area. Cultures from the neck abscess grew Aspergillus fumigatus. Laboratory evaluation for possible immunosupression, including HIV, immunoglobulin and complement studies were within normal limits. Overall, he received four weeks of antifungal therapy until symptoms resolved. This case signifies physicians should always consider aspergillosis in patients with non-healing cutaneous infections even if they are immunocompetent.

Keywords

• Invasive aspergillosis
• Abscess
• Immunocompetent
• Cutaneous infection