[A case of Aspergillus niger pneumonia cured with an early diagnosis]

Kansenshogaku Zasshi. 1994 Jun;68(6):788-91. doi: 10.11150/kansenshogakuzasshi1970.68.788.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We have experienced a case with A. niger aspergilloma who developed Aspergillus pneumonia after bacterial pulmonary infection. Examinations of sputum cytology and detection of serum Aspergillus antigen were useful for an early diagnosis of his condition. Early and intensive antifungal chemotherapy mainly with intravenous amphotericin B brought about his complete remission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy*
  • Aspergillus niger*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia / diagnosis
  • Pneumonia / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Amphotericin B