Author(s): Pastorino,Antonio Carlos ; Menezes,Ulissis Pádua de ; Marques,Heloisa Helena de Souza ; Vallada,Marcelo G. ; Cappellozi,Vera Lúcia ; Carnide,Eugénia Maria Grilo ; Jacob,Cristina Miuki Abe
Date: 2005
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Infancy; immunodeficiency; chronic granulomatous disease; fungi; Acremonium
Infection by unusual microorganisms can be one of the clinical manifestations of primary immunodeficiency (PID). We report on a four-month-old child with pneumonia caused by the fungus Acremonium kiliense as the first clinical manifestation of chronic granulomatous disease. We emphasize the importance of an active search for unusual organisms in immunodeficient patients, and a precise diagnosis and early institution of specific treatment against such microorganisms for the reduction of the morbidity and mortality of these patients.
