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Abstract We present a case of M. malmoense and HIV co-infection complicated by aspergilloma leading to bronchopleural fistula with intractable pneumothorax and pleural aspergillosis, ultimately requiring surgical intervention. Treatment guidelines… Click to show full abstract
Abstract We present a case of M. malmoense and HIV co-infection complicated by aspergilloma leading to bronchopleural fistula with intractable pneumothorax and pleural aspergillosis, ultimately requiring surgical intervention. Treatment guidelines for M. malmoense are reviewed, literature regarding M. malmoense and HIV co-infection is reviewed, and the epidemiology of M. malmoense in North America is discussed.
Keywords:
malmoense;
bronchopleural fistula;
malmoense hiv;
pulmonary cavity
Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2018
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