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Research Article | Volume 6 Issue 3 (None, 2012) | Pages 70 - 72
Trichophyton rubrum-induced Majocchi’s Granuloma in a heart transplant recipient. A therapeutic challenge.
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PMID : PMC3470792
Received
Nov. 3, 2011
Published
Sept. 28, 2012
Abstract

Background:Solid organ transplant recipients are at an increased risk for infections because of long-term immunosuppression to prevent graft rejection. Fungal infections with dermatophytes are a common cause of cutaneous infections seen in organ transplant recipients and cutaneous dermatophyte infections may progress to Majocchi’s granuloma. Itraconazole is an anti-fungal compound used for the treatment of infections of the skin, nails and mucous membranes.Main observation:We report on a heart transplant recipient who developed widespread Trichophyton rubrum infection presenting as Majocchi’s granuloma. Itraconazole treatment was complicated by drug interactions. Tricho­phyton rubrum infection progressed, while itraconazole treatment was varied in dose and delivery form.Conclusions:In patients with Trichophyton rubrum infections, refractory to itraconazole treatment, altered drug absorption or drug interactions has to be considered. Careful monitoring and adjustment of itraconazole is of vital importance.

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