Scedosporium: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Scedosporium

Scedosporiosis

Infections with Scedosporium apiospermium (Pseudoallescheria boydii) and Scedosporium prolificans (Scedosporium inflatum) have mainly been described in bone marrow transplant [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Two of them, corresponding to the Scedosporium catalase A1 or cytosolic Cu,Zn-superoxyde dismutase, allowed the detection of Scedosporium infection, and the differentiation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Eleven patients (69%) with disseminated Scedosporium infection had Scedosporium fungemia. [academic.oup.com]

Sclerosing Keratitis

Mycotic Scedosporium-Sclerokeratitis Diagnosis: Mycotic Scedosporium-Sclerokeratitis Comment to photo: Image shows a corneal keratitis with a strong infiltration, corneal [atlasophthalmology.net]

Eguchi H...Yaguchi T 2015 6 Histopathological examination of Acanthamoeba sclerokeratitis. ( 24548999 ) Kato K...Kondo M 2014 7 Polymicrobial sclerokeratitis caused by Scedosporium [malacards.org]

Bacterial and histological examinations reveal Scedosporium. After spontaneous perforation of the corneal ulcer an enucleation was performed. [atlasophthalmology.net]

Fungal Osteomyelitis

We treated Scedosporium inflatum osteomyelitis of the tibia and calcaneus with radical debridement of infected bone, free partial medial rectus abdominis muscle flap coverage [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bone and joint infections by Mucorales, Scedosporium, Fusarium and even rarer fungi. Crit Rev Microbiol. 2014:1-14. [link.springer.com]

[…] salvage by radical bony debridement, free tissue transfer, distraction osteogenesis with bone-docking, and a novel antifungal regimen in a clinical setting of infection with Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycetoma

We report a case of mycetoma caused by Scedosporium apiospermum in the right foot of a 45-year-old farmer in north India. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] minutisporum, and Scedosporium dehoogii. [ann-clinmicrob.biomedcentral.com]

Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection that is difficult to treat, notably when due to fungi such as Scedosporium apiospermum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aspergillus Mycetoma

Pseudallescheria boydii ( Scedosporium apiospermum ) is the most common etiologic agent in the United States. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Scedosporium prolificans - in immunoincompetent individuals. [3] Candida. [4] Images Aspergillus (WC) Aspergillus with fruiting head - high mag. [librepathology.org]

Treatment of Scedosporium apiospermum brain abscesses with posaconazole. Clin Infect Dis. 2002 Jun 15. 34(12):1648-50. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Keratitis Disciformis

Endothelial Cell Edema in Keratouveitis due to Varicella Zoster Virus (Anterior Segment Colour Photography) Mismanagement of fungal keratitis in rural indian population Mycotic Scedosporium-Sclerokeratitis [atlasophthalmology.net]

Fungal Keratitis

[…] bedingt durch Scedosporium apiospermum A. del Palacio', E. [docslide.com.br]

To report a rare case of severe fungal keratitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum, which was treated with a penetrating tectonic keratoplasty and aggressive medical treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cultures from the keratoplasty specimen grew Scedosporium apiospermum. Keratomycosis caused by S. apiospermum may complicate protracted Acanthamoeba keratitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malignant Otitis Externa

We report on a 21-year-old man with end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and fungal MOE caused by Scedosporium apiospermum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A bony sequestration was removed from the external auditory canal in the outpatient clinic, which following extended culture grew Scedosporium apiospermum; his management [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Water exposure usually involved (2/3 of patients) Swimming Ear irrigation Quinolone-resistant strains now emerging Aspergillus most common fungal infection (HIV+ patients) Scedosporium [fprmed.com]

Fusarium Infection

Add a translation Maltese Scedosporium spp. English Scedosporium spp. Last Update: 2011-10-23 Usage Frequency: 2 Quality: Warning: This alignment may be wrong. [mymemory.translated.net]

[…] at least as effective, and sometimes more so, than traditional therapies for severe fungal infections caused by organisms such as Candida species, Aspergillus species, or Scedosporium [academic.oup.com]

ESCMID and ECMM joint guidelines on diagnosis and management of hyalohyphomycosis: Fusarium spp., Scedosporium spp. and others. [cambridge.org]

Herpes Simplex Dendritic Keratitis

(Colour Images) Mycotic Scedosporium-Sclerokeratitis Mycotic Scedosporium-Sclerokeratitis Nocardia keratitis Paecilomyces lilacinus Keratitis with Secondary Fungous Endophthalmitis [atlasophthalmology.net]

Systemic Mycosis

[…] sinusitis Fungal ventriculitis, brain Fungemia Geotrichosis Infection by Geotrichum candidum Infection by Oomycetes Infection by Pythium Infection by Saprolegnia Infection by Scedosporium [icd9data.com]

In-vitro antifungal activities of isavuconazole (BAL4815), voriconazole and fluconazole against 1007 isolates of Zygomycete, Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium and Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Brain Abscess

Scedosporium apiospermum is the asexual form of a rare fungus Pseudallescheria boydii that is usually present in the soil, sewage and dirty water. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Brain and cerebrospinal fluid cultures ultimately grew Scedosporium apiospermum and Phaeoacremonium parasiticum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herein, we report a case of tsunami lung wherein Scedosporium aurantiacum was detected in the respiratory tract. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pulmonary Fungal Infection

Similarly, species of Scedosporium apiospermum complex and Lomentospora prolificans (previously Scedosporium prolificans ) are considered “emerging” human pathogens. [journals.plos.org]

Infections caused by Scedosporium spp. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2008 Jan. 21 (1):157-97. [Medline]. [Full Text]. Brunke S, Hube B. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] fungal pneumonia are suggestive of haematogenous spread, especially with organisms that can undergo in vivo sporulation such as Fusarium species, Alternaria species, and Scedosporium [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Punctate Keratitis

Thygeson) Queratitis Punctata superficial Thyeson) Queratitis Puntacta, Fluoresceína Queratopatía Punctata de Thygeson Queratopatía Punctata, tinción con Fluoresceína Rosacea Scedosporium-Sklerokeratitis [atlasophthalmology.net]

Invasive Aspergillosis

We report a case of lung Scedosporium prolificans infection with multiple cavities in a 58-year-old man with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) during [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] role of isavuconazole for 1) anti-mold prophylaxis in high-risk patients, 2) salvage treatment for IA and mucormycosis, and 3) treatment for other mold infections such as Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

FDA-approved indications for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis, esophageal candidiasis, candidemia in nonneutropenic patients, invasive candidiasis, and infections due to Scedosporium [dovepress.com]

Pulmonary Candidiasis

Infections caused by Scedosporium spp. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2008 Jan. 21 (1):157-97. [Medline]. [Full Text]. Brunke S, Hube B. [emedicine.medscape.com]

In-vitro antifungal activities of isavuconazole (BAL4815), voriconazole and fluconazole against 1007 isolates of Zygomycete, Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium and Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other non- fumigatus species, like Aspergillus flavus or Aspergillus terreus and other filamentous fungi such as Mucorales, Fusarium, Scedosporium are by far less frequent [jacpjournal.org]

Malignant Otitis Media

Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa Due to Scedosporium apiospermum. Malignant Otitis Externa caused by Aspergillus fumigatus: A Case Report. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Yao M, Messner AH (2001) Fungal malignant otitis externa due to Scedosporium apiospermum.Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 110: 377-380. [omicsonline.org]

Fungal malignant otitis externa due to Scedosporium apiospermum. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 01 April 2001, vol./is. 110/4(377-380), 00034894. 8. [webmedcentral.com]

Drowning

Abstract Near-drowning predisposes one to infection by the fungus Scedosporium apiospermum, and brain abscess is the most common consequence. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] sinuses, lungs, and CNS, as well as other less common sites, may result from unusual soil and waterborne bacteria, amebas, and fungi, including Pseudallescheria boydii and Scedosporium [web.archive.org]

Orbital Apex Syndrome

Here we present an extremely rare and serious case of orbital apex syndrome secondary to fungal nasal septal abscess caused by Scedosporium apiospermum in a patient with uncontrolled [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Assessing micafungin/triazole combinations for the treatment of invasive scedosporiosis due to Scedosporium apiospermum and Scedosporium boydii. [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]

They are consistent with characteristics of Scedosporium apiospermum. [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]

Mucormycosis

[…] spacer 2 (ITS2) region of ribosomal DNA, using fluorescently labeled primers, was performed to identify clinically important genera and species of Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diagnosis confirmation Cutaneous mucormycosis can be mistaken for other invasive fungal infections, such as aspergillosis, fusariosis, and infection with scedosporium. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Keratomalacia

[…] keratitis in rural indian population Nocardia keratitis Paecilomyces lilacinus Keratitis with Secondary Fungous Endophthalmitis (Colour photography, Ultrasound) Rosacea Scedosporium-Sklerokeratitis [atlasophthalmology.net]

Endophthalmitis

BACKGROUND: Mycotic ocular infections caused by the Scedosporium apiospermum species complex are challenging to treat because of the delayed diagnoses and poor responses to [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Included were 5 patients, 1 with endogenous endophthalmitis due to systemic fusariosis and 4 due to exogenous endophthalmitis (1 with Fusarium, 2 with Scedosporium apiospermum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A patient with post-traumatic endophthalmitis due to Scedosporium apiospermum was successfully treated with an intravitreal dose (200 µg) of voriconazole along with systemic [aspergillus.org.uk]

Skin Infection

A woman with a skin infection because of Scedosporium apiospermum, in the interdigital spaces of her feet is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Author information 1 Division of Hematology, National Hospital Organization Minami-Okayama Medical Center, Japan. takeuchim@s-okayama.hosp.go.jp Abstract Infection of Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Febrile Neutropenia

It is estimated that more than 20% of all neutropenic patients may develop systemic fungal infections whose causative agents include Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Scedosporium [medcraveonline.com]

Colloidal dispersion Aspergillus terreus 5 Fluorocytosine Zygomycetes Candida Scedosporium Torulopsis Fusarium T. glabrata Cryptococcus Cryptococcus Candida Phialophora Cliadosporium [wjgnet.com]

Common resistances Common sensitivity Polyenes Amphotericine B: Candida lusitaniae Candida Deoxycolate Trichosporon Aspergillus Liposomal Fusarium Zygomycetes Lipid complex Scedosporium [wjgnet.com]

Interstitial Keratitis

Disseminated Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

Infections due to Scedosporium apiospermum and Scedosporium prolificans in transplant recipients: clinical characteristics and impact of antifungal agent therapy on outcome [ekjm.org]

Scedosporium apiospermum, an asexual form of Pseudallescheria boydii, is a saprophytic mold with a worldwide distribution. [ekjm.org]

면역기능이 정상 환자에서 발병한 Scedosporium Apiospermum 폐렴 1예 Abstract S. apiospermum는 Pseudallescheria boydii 형태의 무성생식세대이며, 토양이나 물 등의 자연계에 널리 분포하는 사상균이다. [ekjm.org]

Fungal Otitis Externa

Disease name and synonyms Otitis externa (otomycosis) Fungi responsible (links to these) A. niger, A. flavus, A. fumigatus, Scedosporium apiospermum and different species [life-worldwide.org]

Osteomyelitis of the Petrous Bone

 Fungal SBO : Aspergillus, Scedosporium spp. 3. [slideshare.net]

DISCUSSION Most cases of fungal SBO has been due to Aspergillus or Scedosporium spp., reportedly arising from contiguous spread of ear infection Authors observed that fungal [slideshare.net]

Chronic Granulomatous Disease

Scedosporium prolificans Spanish Study Group. Medicine 1997 ;76: 256 – 65. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI 93. [doi.org]

Sporadic cases included Cephalosporium (2×), Streptococcus pneumoniae (2×), Scedosporium [20] (1×), Paecilomyces [21] (1×), Phialophora richardsiae (1×), Rhodococcus equi [doi.org]

Lymphocutaneous infection due to Scedosporium apiospermum. Int J Dermatol 1997 ;36: 684 – 8. Google Scholar | Medline | ISI 89. [doi.org]

Histoplasma Meningitis

Definition Aspergillus Scedosporium Blastomyces Zygomycetes Term Which produces more CNS torulomas? [flashcardmachine.com]

In-vitro antifungal activities of isavuconazole (BAL4815), voriconazole and fluconazole against 1007 isolates of Zygomycete, Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium and Scedosporium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sporothrix, and blastomyces meningitis Definition Success in ~50% cases Induction: Ambisome Clearance: Itraconazole Term Treatment of CNS mould infections: Aspergillus, Scedosporium [flashcardmachine.com]