Abstract
Aspergillus viridinutans, a mold phenotypically resembling A. fumigatus, was identified by gene sequence analyses from 2 patients. Disease was distinct from typical aspergillosis, being chronic and spreading in a contiguous manner across anatomical planes. We emphasize the recognition of fumigati-mimetic molds as agents of chronic or refractory aspergillosis.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Aspergillosis / drug therapy
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Aspergillosis / microbiology*
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Aspergillus / classification*
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Aspergillus / genetics
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Aspergillus / isolation & purification
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Aspergillus / pathogenicity*
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Child
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Chronic Disease
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging / drug therapy
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging / microbiology
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Genes, Fungal
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis / drug therapy
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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis / microbiology
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Male
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Species Specificity
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United States