Cerebral Abscess by Fonsecaea monophora-The First Case Reported in Germany

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Contributors

  • Sina Helbig - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Author)
  • Alexander Thuermer - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Markus Dengl - , Centre for Surgery - Intensiv Care Unit, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Author)
  • Pawel Krukowski - , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Author)
  • Katja De With - , Division of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Author)

Abstract

We report the first case of cerebral Fonsecaea monophora infection in a German woman without immunodeficiency or travel history. F. monophora infection is a rare differential diagnosis of cerebral tumors; it was previously considered a tropical fungus. This case adds to the scarce reports in nontropical regions.

Details

Original languageEnglish
JournalOpen forum infectious diseases
Volume5
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2018
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-9473-3018/work/148606210

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Keywords

  • Cerebral, Europe, Fonsecaea monophora, Immunocompetent, Melanized