Case of Talaromyces marneffei skin infection in an immunocompetent adult

O Sasikumari; Thara Ann Jose; S Anupama

doi:10.4103/jacm.jacm_66_16

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Case of Talaromyces marneffei skin infection in an immunocompetent adult

O Sasikumari, Thara Ann Jose, S Anupama

Keywords : Deep vein thrombosis, skin infection, Talaromyces marneffei

Citation Information : Sasikumari O, Jose TA, Anupama S. Case of Talaromyces marneffei skin infection in an immunocompetent adult. 2018; 20 (1):49-51.

DOI: 10.4103/jacm.jacm_66_16

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 17-08-2024

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Abstract

Talaromyces marneffei, earlier called Penicillium marneffei, is a fungus which causes infection mostly in immunocompromised patients. Here, we report a case of T. marneffei causing chronic skin infection in a farmer who has no history of immune deficiency. Antifungal treatment was started, but the patient expired due to complications of deep vein thrombosis.

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