Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-5 | Issue-03 | 173-175
Case Report
Fusarium Infection Detected in Routine Urine Microscopy in an Immunocompromised Post-Renal Transplant Patient: A Case Report
Dr. Abhishek Gupta, Dr. Sushil K. Shukla, Dr. Mansi Kala, Dr. Shahbaj Ahmad, Dr. Anuradha Kusum
Published : March 7, 2020
Abstract
Fusarium is a widely distributed filamentous fungus in plant debris, soil water. Species most repeatedly caught up in human infections are Fusarium solani, F. oxysporum and F. moniliforme. The clinical presentation of fusariosis depends mainly on the immune status of the host. The superficial and localized disease occurs mostly in immunocompetent patients, while invasive and disseminated disease affects mostly immunocompromised patients. The common risk factors for fusariosis to develop include prolonged leukopenia, immunosuppressive drugs and organ transplantation. The present case depicts the finding of spindle shaped structures of fusarium in routine urine examination of immuno-compromised post renal transplant patient.