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Abstract
Background: Talaromyces marneffei (T. marneffei) is an opportunistic pathogen that causes endemic mycoses, which could lead to multiple organ damage. Talaromycosis is frequently disregarded as an early cautionary sign of immune system disorders in non-HIV-infected children.
Objective: We conduct a comprehensive review of the genotypes and clinical features of talaromycosis in patients with IEI to enhance clinical awareness regarding T. marneffei as a potential opportunistic pathogen in individuals with immune deficiencies.
Methods: A systematic literature review was performed by searching PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Scopus. Data on IEI patients with talaromycosis, including genotypes and their immunological and clinical features, were collected.
Results: Fifty patients with talaromycosis and IEI were included: XHIM (30.0%), STAT3-LOF deficiency (20.0%), STAT1-GOF (20.0%), IL2RG (6.00%), IFNGR1 (6.0%), IL12RB1 (4.0%), CARD9 (4.0%), COPA (4.0%), ADA (2.0%), RELB deficiency (2.0%), and NFKB2 (2.0%). Common symptoms of respiratory (43/50, 86.0%), skin (17/50, 34.0%), lymph node (31/50, 62.0%), digestive (34/50, 68.0%), and hematologic (22/50, 44.0%) systems were involved. The CT findings of the lungs may include lymph node calcification (9/30), interstitial lesions (8/30), pulmonary cavities (8/30), or specific pathogens (4/30), which could be easily misdiagnosed as tuberculosis infection. Amphotericin B (26/43), Voriconazole (24/43) and Itraconazole (22/43) were used for induction therapy. Ten patients were treated with Itraconazole sequentially and prophylaxis. 68.0% (34/50) of patients were still alive, and 4.0% (2/50) of were lost to follow-up. The disseminated T. marneffei infection resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals.
Conclusions: The XHIM, STAT1-GOF, and STAT3-LOF demonstrated the highest susceptibility to talaromycosis, indicating the potential involvement of cellular immunity, IL-17 signaling, and the IL-12/IFN-γ axis in T. marneffei defense. T. marneffei infection may serve as an early warning indicator of IEI. For IEI patients suspected of T. marneffei, metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) could rapidly and effectively identify the causative pathogen. Prompt initiation of antifungal therapy is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
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The Journal of Clinical Immunology publishes impactful papers in the realm of human immunology, delving into the diagnosis, pathogenesis, prognosis, or treatment of human diseases. The journal places particular emphasis on primary immunodeficiencies and related diseases, encompassing inborn errors of immunity in a broad sense, their underlying genotypes, and diverse phenotypes. These phenotypes include infection, malignancy, allergy, auto-inflammation, and autoimmunity. We welcome a broad spectrum of studies in this domain, spanning genetic discovery, clinical description, immunologic assessment, diagnostic approaches, prognosis evaluation, and treatment interventions. Case reports are considered if they are genuinely original and accompanied by a concise review of the relevant medical literature, illustrating how the novel case study advances the field. The instructions to authors provide detailed guidance on the four categories of papers accepted by the journal.