Successful management of Lomentospora prolificans septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent child: A case report.
Journal: Medical Mycology Case Reports
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Abstract
Available online We report a case of limb-threatening Lomentospora prolificans elbow infection in a 3-year-old immunocompetent boy following a closed fracture. Resolution of infection was achieved following combined aggressive debridement, combined antifungal therapy, voriconazole-loaded bone cement, and antiseptic joint irrigation. This highlights the need for early diagnosis and multi-modal surgical, medical and other novel adjunctive therapies in managing these difficult-to-treat infections. Increased research and improved access to novel antifungal drugs are essential to enhance treatment options for intrinsically multidrug-resistant fungal infections.
Authors
Niall Johnston, Bradley Rockliff, Robert Duguid, Pamela Palasanthiran, Adam Bartlett, Phoebe Willams, Brendan Mcmullan
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