AIDS-Associated Talaromyces marneffei Infection with Thoracic Spinal Cord Involvement Leading to Paraplegia: A Case Report and Literature Review
In patients with spinal cord abscesses and a history of disseminated <i>T. marneffei</i> infection, especially those with AIDS, talaromycosis should be considered as a potential differential diagnosis. Comprehensive management, encompassing adherence to treatment plans and effective follow-up, is crucial for improving prognosis.
Authors
- Yongzheng Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4981-8957)
- Xinbin Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3914-8793)
- Biao Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6288-4575)
- Lijun Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7352-2086)
- Ying Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0279-4652)
- Hengjun Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3661-8959)
- Xi Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5020-2792)
Institutions
- Southern University of Science and Technology (CN)
- State Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s495568
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35