A Fortuitous Turn of Evidence in an Elderly Female - A Case of Pulmonary Fusariosis

Fusarium species causing invasive fungal pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi that are rarely associated with disease in humans. In the clinical setting, Fusarium species are often difficult to distinguish from other fungal organisms, particularly Aspergillus species. Invasive fungal pneumonia caused by Fusarium species has rarely been reported, especially in immunocompetent patients. In this study, we reported a case of invasive Fusarium pneumonia in a previously healthy 68-year-old woman. The disease was initially misdiagnosed as invasive Aspergillus pneumonia because of the similarity in radiologic and histopathologic findings between these conditions. After Fusarium was identified via microbiological analysis, the antifungal agent was changed, and the patient recovered fully.

Cannabis Contaminants Limit Pharmacological Use of Cannabidiol

For nearly a century, Cannabis has been stigmatized and criminalized across the globe, but in recent years, there has been a growing interest in Cannabis due to the therapeutic potential of phytocannabinoids. With this emerging interest in Cannabis, concerns have arisen about the possible contaminations of hemp with pesticides, heavy metals, microbial pathogens, and carcinogenic compounds during the cultivation, manufacturing, and packaging processes. This is of particular concern for those turning to Cannabis for medicinal purposes, especially those with compromised immune systems. This review aims to provide types of contaminants and examples of Cannabis contamination using case studies that elucidate the medical consequences consumers risk when using adulterated Cannabis products. Thus, it is imperative to develop universal standards for cultivation and testing of products to protect those who consume Cannabis.