Emergence of Trichosporon mycotoxinivorans (Apiotrichum mycotoxinivorans) invasive infections in Latin America
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 112 (10), 2017
Publication year: 2017
We report the first two cases of Trichosporon mycotoxinivorans infections in Latin America. We also conducted a literature review and a microbiological investigation, including that of clinical and environmental isolates. A 30-year-old man with chronic renal failure had disseminated infection after dialysis and a 15-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis (CF) had pulmonary exacerbations with positive respiratory samples. A review of the relevant literature revealed that deep-seated infections were related to immunosuppression or invasive devices, while most of the CF patients showed a decline in lung function after positive cultures. Phylogenetic analyses revealed three distinct circulating genotypes. MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry analysis showed similar spectral profiles and correctly identified all strains/isolates. Biofilm production was documented in a bloodstream isolate and biofilm-producing cells showed high minimum inhibitory concentrations against antifungals.
Antifúngicos/farmacología, Biopelículas/crecimiento & desarrollo, Brasil/epidemiología, Genotipo, América Latina, Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana, Trichosporon/clasificación, Trichosporon/efectos de los fármacos, Trichosporon/genética, Tricosporonosis/diagnóstico, Tricosporonosis/epidemiología, Tricosporonosis/microbiología