Volume : 3, Issue : 6, June - 2014

A Rare Case of Aspergillus Fumigatus Necrotizing Pneumonia in Immunocompetent Pediatric Patient

Dr. Kalpana. T. Suryavanshi

Abstract :

Aspergillus fumigates is a saprophytic mold, having potential to cause fatal infections in immunosuppressed & neutropenic patients. Pathologic sequalae is dependent on host human system & it is rare to see it in immunocompetent patients. Our rare case depicts necrotizing pneumonia in otherwise healthy pediatric patient. Patient was incompletely treated in other hospitals for unresolving pneumonia before referred to our hospital. Bronchosopy, aerobic culture of respiratory specimens could diagnose the rare case of Aspergillus fumigates necrotizing pneumonia but unfortunately we lost the patient to follow up.