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Vignals C, Emmerich J, Begueret H, Garcia-Hermoso D, Martin-Blondel G, Angoulvant A, Blez D, Bruneval P, Cassaing S, Catherinot E, Cahen P, Moluçon-Chabrot C, Chevenet C, Delhaes L, Escaut L, Faruch M, Grenouillet F, Larosa F, Limousin L, Longchampt E, Mellot F, Nourrisson C, Bougnoux ME, Lortholary O, Roux A, Rozenblum L, Puges M, Lanternier F, Bronnimann D. Deciphering Unexpected Vascular Locations of Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans Fungal Infections, France. Emerg Infect Dis 2024; 30:1077-1087. [PMID: 38781681 PMCID: PMC11138966 DOI: 10.3201/eid3006.231409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans are emerging non-Aspergillus filamentous fungi. The Scedosporiosis/lomentosporiosis Observational Study we previously conducted reported frequent fungal vascular involvement, including aortitis and peripheral arteritis. For this article, we reviewed 7 cases of Scedosporium spp. and L. prolificans arteritis from the Scedosporiosis/lomentosporiosis Observational Study and 13 cases from published literature. Underlying immunosuppression was reported in 70% (14/20) of case-patients, mainly those who had solid organ transplants (10/14). Osteoarticular localization of infection was observed in 50% (10/20) of cases; infections were frequently (7/10) contiguous with vascular infection sites. Scedosporium spp./Lomentospora prolificans infections were diagnosed in 9 of 20 patients ≈3 months after completing treatment for nonvascular scedosporiosis/lomentosporiosis. Aneurysms were found in 8/11 aortitis and 6/10 peripheral arteritis cases. Invasive fungal disease--related deaths were high (12/18 [67%]). The vascular tropism of Scedosporium spp. and L. prolificans indicates vascular imaging, such as computed tomography angiography, is needed to manage infections, especially for osteoarticular locations.
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Tang K, Ford B, Grasso SL, Swisher J. Infectious aortitis and managing it at a community military hospital. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e257509. [PMID: 38538095 PMCID: PMC10982747 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-257509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Infectious aortitis is a rare disease process which can be of fungal, viral or bacterial aetiology. This disease process is often incidentally found during concomitant infectious processes, likely due to haematogenous spread. Common sources are from cardiac, genitourinary and gastroenterologic sources. CT imaging of the aorta is essential in identifying physiological changes-wall thickness changes, ectasia and stenosis. We present a case of a female in her early 60s with a medical history of cardiomyopathy with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, who was initially admitted for acute cholecystitis complicated by the development of gallstone pancreatitis. Imaging evaluation incidentally noted findings consistent with aortitis with a penetrating ulcer, and blood cultures were positive for Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia, confirming her diagnosis of infectious aortitis. She was started on intravenous antibiotics, required preoperative nutritional optimisation, and subsequently underwent an open aortic resection and aortoiliac reconstruction with rifampin-soaked Dacron graft.
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- Kelly Tang
- General Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- General Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- General Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- General Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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Rose K, Iking-Konert C. [Secondary vasculitides]. INNERE MEDIZIN (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 65:129-136. [PMID: 38265457 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-023-01654-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Vasculitides that occur in association with underlying primary diseases are called secondary vasculitides. In the diverse differential diagnostics of vasculitides, a large variety of secondary vasculitides have to be considered. Secondary vasculitides cover the full spectrum of vasculitides, presenting in manifold clinical manifestations. This article provides an overview of systemic diseases and etiological factors, such as infections, drugs, and malignancies, which can be associated with vasculitides. The possible associations with infectious agents are too numerous to be comprehensively covered and are discussed in an exemplary fashion and with a western European focus. Especially in atypical and refractory disease courses, a secondary vasculitis should be considered. In light of the diversity of differential diagnoses and the particular challenges posed by secondary vasculitides, interdisciplinary collaboration is the key for an accurate and early diagnosis as well as for successful treatment management. Treatment of the primary disease should always be prioritized and, if a drug-induced vasculitis is suspected, immediate cessation of the culprit drug is mandatory.
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- Katharina Rose
- Abteilung für Rheumatologie, Stadtspital Zürich, Birmensdorferstraße 497, 8063, Zürich, Schweiz.
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- Abteilung für Rheumatologie, Stadtspital Zürich, Birmensdorferstraße 497, 8063, Zürich, Schweiz
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Springer JM, Villa-Forte A. Vasculitis Mimics and Other Related Conditions. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2023; 49:617-631. [PMID: 37331736 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2023.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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The approach to diagnosis of primary systemic vasculitis can be challenging, often requiring consideration of important secondary causes of vasculitis and non-inflammatory mimics. An atypical pattern of vascular involvement and/or atypical features of primary vasculitis (eg, cytopenia, lymphadenopathy) should prompt a more thorough investigation into other diseases. Herein, we review selected mimics organized by the size of blood vessels typically affected.
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- Jason M Springer
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Avenue South, T-3113 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232-2681, USA.
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Dubert M, Derycke L, Bidaud AL, Gibault L, Le Pendu C, Pogdlajen I, Lebeaux D. Infectious native aortic aneurysm with negative blood cultures: do not forget the pneumococcal urinary antigen test! APMIS 2023; 131:125-127. [PMID: 36479708 DOI: 10.1111/apm.13287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Infectious native aortic aneurysm (INAA) are rare but life-threatening infections. Early microbiological identification is crucial to initiate adequate therapy and decrease the peri-operative risk, but can be challenging when blood cultures remain negative. We describe two cases of pneumococcal INAA with negative blood cultures, diagnosed in the with the pneumococcal urinary antigen test.
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- Marie Dubert
- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Service de Microbiologie, Unité Mobile d'Infectiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Service de Microbiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Service d'anatomopathologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Service de médecine interne, Hôpital Victor Dupouy, Centre hospitaliser d'Argenteuil, Argenteuil, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Service de Microbiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Service de Microbiologie, Unité Mobile d'Infectiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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