Disseminated penicilliosis (non-Penicillium marneffei) in an immuno-competent individual in Malaysia. (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zainudin, Lily Diana; Raja Shariff, Raja Ezman Faridz; Hanafiah, Mohammad; Mohd Noh, Rosnida; Yuhana, Yazzli; Awad, Siti Norbahiyah
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of Singapore healthcare. Volume 27:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 132
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: Penicilliosis -- Penicillium marneffei -- HIV -- immunocompetent; Medical care -- Singapore -- Periodicals; Medical care; Singapore; Periodicals; 362.1095957
• DOI: 10.1177/2010105817739015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2010-1058

Abstract

Penicilliosis infection caused by Penicillium marneffei is the third most common opportunistic infection in Human Immunodeficiency Virus patients in South-east Asia; however, Penicillium infection caused by non- P. marneffei is uncommon. We present a case of an immunocompetent male with disseminated penicilliosis (non- P. marneffei ) presenting with recurrent empyema. The case described illustrates the challenges in managing a complicated systemic infection and the outcomes of a delayed presentation, in a potentially treatable disease.