Successful Elimination of an Invasive Aspergillus nidulans Lung Infection by Voriconazole After Failure of a Combination of Caspofungin and Liposomal Amphotericin B in a Boy With Chronic Granulomatous Disease

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Abstract

Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited defect in host defense mechanisms mainly affecting neutrophil function. Pulmonary infection with Aspergillus nidulans in a child with chronic granulomatous disease could not be eliminated by a combination of caspofungin and liposomal amphotericin B. Voriconazole was successful in clearing the infection.

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)584-586
Number of pages3
JournalPediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume23
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2004
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

Keywords

  • Chronic granulomatous disease, caspofungin, amphotericin B, voriconazole, Aspergillus nidulans