Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-2 | Issue-01 | 7-9
Original Research Article
Pulmonary infection with Geotrichum capitatum in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Z. Tlamcani, A. Taghouti, S. Figuigui, M. Serraj, M. Elbiaze, M.C. Benjelloun, B. Amara
Published : Jan. 30, 2017
Abstract
Fungal lung infections due to Geotrichum are opportunistic, usually occurring on an immunosuppressed
person, particularly severe neutropenia, or an imbalance of the normal microbial flora. Geotrichum capitatum is the most
widely reported species in human pathology.We report case of pulmonary geotrichosis due to Geotrichum capitatum in a
patient with a chronic pulmonary disease type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)