Abstract
Disseminated infection with Aspergillus terreus is a rare disease that affects only the immunocompromised host. We report a case of systemic infection with A. terreus resulting in endocarditis, aortic embolization, and splenic infarction in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Diagnosis through peripheral blood culture, lack of pulmonary involvement, and onset of disease during complete remission from leukemia constitute uncommon features of this case.
MeSH terms
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Aorta, Abdominal
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Aortic Diseases / complications*
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Aortic Diseases / diagnosis
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Aortic Diseases / microbiology
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Aspergillosis / complications*
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Aspergillosis / diagnosis
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Aspergillosis / microbiology
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Aspergillus / isolation & purification
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Aspergillus / pathogenicity
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Embolism / complications*
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Embolism / diagnosis
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Embolism / microbiology
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Endocarditis / complications*
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Endocarditis / diagnosis
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Endocarditis / microbiology
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Fungemia / complications
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Fungemia / diagnosis
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Fungemia / microbiology
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / complications*
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Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / drug therapy
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Middle Aged
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Mitral Valve / microbiology
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Remission Induction