Aspergillus nodules in chronic granulomatous disease attributable to Aspergillus ochraceus
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Aspergillus nodules in chronic granulomatous disease attributable to Aspergillus ochraceus
Aspergillus ochraceus is a rare pulmonary pathogen. A 39 year old male with COPD and chronic granulomatous disease presented with severe breathlessness and recurrent infections. CT scan demonstrated multiple pulmonary nodules diagnosed as chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. The patient's sputum grew Aspergillus ochraceus thrice over 6 months, alongside positive Aspergillus IgG and serum galactoman...
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عنوان ژورنال: Medical Mycology Case Reports
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2211-7539
DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2017.06.004