Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent adult: A case report

Gamage, M. P. K.; Kalubowila, J. N.; Mendis, S.; Samaranayake, W.; Sadikeen, A.; Jayasekera, P. I.; Chandrasiri, S.

doi:10.4038/sljid.v15i2.8725

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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent adult: A case report

M. P. K. Gamage iD, J. N. Kalubowila iD, S. Mendis iD, W. Samaranayake iD, A. Sadikeen iD, P. I. Jayasekera iD, S. Chandrasiri iD

Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases 15(2) · 2025

https://doi.org/10.4038/sljid.v15i2.8725

Abstract

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a severe potentially life-threatening infection, usually affecting immunocompromised patients and caused by many species of Aspergillus. It is usually diagnosed based on a combination of clinical, microbiological and radiological findings. Since it is rarely reported in immunocompetent people, diagnosis can be delayed. We report a case of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in a male patient who presented with features of community acquired pneumonia. The importance of radiological features and serological tests and timely institution of appropriate treatment, monitoring and assessing clinical response has been emphasised.

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