Penicillium marneffei infection in a non-HIV infected child

E. Y.W. Kwan; Y. L. Lau; K. Y. Yuen; B. M. Jones; L. C.K. Low

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.1997.tb01596.x

Penicillium marneffei infection in a non-HIV infected child

E. Y.W. Kwan, Y. L. Lau, K. Y. Yuen, B. M. Jones, L. C.K. Low

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Abstract

We report a case of Penicillium marneffei infection is a previously healthy 3.5 years-old Chinese boy and review the literature. The details of the case are described with emphasis on his immune function and treatment outcome. This boy had transient immunodeficiency involving phagocytic and NK cells due to P> marneffei infection which resolved after treatment with gamma interferon and amphotericin B. A prolonged course of fluconazole of 1 year was successful in preventing relapse. Gamma interferon, amphotericin B and a prolonged course of fluconazole may be useful in the treatment of life- threatening infection by P. marneffei.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	267-271
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume	33
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.1997.tb01596.x
Publication status	Published - 1997
Externally published	Yes

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

Keywords

Children
Penicillium marneffei
Transient immunodeficiency
Treatment

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