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Successful Management of Hepatosplenic Infection Due to Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a Child With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Authors :
Davies E
Shipp A
Hawkes R
Wynn RF
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2020 Mar; Vol. 42 (2), pp. e117-e120.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is an emerging pathogen within the immunocompromised. We present a 4-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia presenting with polymerase chain reaction-confirmed hepatosplenic S. cerevisiae infection and significant immune reconstitution symptoms. We explore the challenges of monitoring treatment efficacy using C-Reactive protein, β-D-glucan, and imaging and the administration of chemotherapy alongside antifungals and steroids for control of immune reconstitution syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3678
Volume :
42
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30629004
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0000000000001403