Leonard Farrugia , Veronica Baston , Laura Burfield , Lucy Melly , Andrew M. Borman , Abhijit M. Bal
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Cutaneous Purpureocillium lilacinum and Fusarium coinfection in a heart transplant recipient
Purpureocillium lilacinum and Fusarium species are increasingly recognized as significant opportunistic fungal pathogens. We report a rare case of co-infection in a 63-year old heart transplant recipient presenting with nodular skin lesions, treated successfully with voriconazole. We highlight the importance of being vigilant about co-infection with moulds as it impacts on the selection of appropriate antifungal agents. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.