[Invasive ocular fungal infection by Scedosporium apiospermum in an immunocompromised patient]

Rev Chilena Infectol. 2021 Aug;38(4):568-573. doi: 10.4067/S0716-10182021000400568.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report a case of invasive fungal infection with necrotizing conjunctivitis, scleritis and unilateral panuveitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum in a 78-year-old woman that developed neutropenia by drugs indicated for rheumatoid arthritis. The etiological diagnosis was confirmed by mycological culture of an ocular secretion with the support of MALDI-TOF-TOF analysis and histopathological findings. The treatment involved surgical debridements together with topical solution and systemic therapy with voriconazole and steroids with a favorable evolution after 2 months of treatment. A relapse required a second therapeutic course for an additional 12 months with improvement and eradication of the agent. Fungal conjunctivitis due to S. apiospermum is a rare event associated with immunosuppressed patients. Its treatment involves surgical debridements and prolonged antifungal therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Eye Infections, Fungal* / diagnosis
  • Eye Infections, Fungal* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Invasive Fungal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Scedosporium*
  • Voriconazole / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Voriconazole