Successful Management of Spondylodiscitis Caused by <i>Aspergillus nidulans</i>: A Case Report and Literature Review

We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by <i>Aspergillus nidulans</i> (SC<i>AN</i>). <i>A. nidulans</i> is a saprophytic fungus and emerging pathogen responsible for a variety of infections, although it is rarely implicated in osteoarticular infections. The p...

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Main Authors: Safia Nadji, Nicolas Ettahar, Jordan Leroy, Gisèle Dewulf, Edith Mazars
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11/5/361
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Summary:We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by <i>Aspergillus nidulans</i> (SC<i>AN</i>). <i>A. nidulans</i> is a saprophytic fungus and emerging pathogen responsible for a variety of infections, although it is rarely implicated in osteoarticular infections. The patient was a 59-year-old immunocompromised patient with a history of lymphoma and splenectomy. Following diagnosis, the patient was promptly and effectively treated with voriconazole. A literature review underlines the distinctive features of the few case reports of SC<i>AN</i>, as well as the original features of the present case report.
ISSN:2309-608X