Microbiology
Mold. Ochroconis (Verruconis) gallopava is a well-recognised species and has been reported as a chicken and turkey pathogen. Occasional human infections have been reported with a predilection for the brain and lungs. There are others (PubMed) O. mirabilis, O. cordanae, O. olivacea, O. ramosa.
Epidemiologic Risks
Environmental, it lives in decaying vegetable matter and soon to be decaying matter.
Syndromes
Pulmonary and CNS infections in mostly transplant patients. Alemtuzumab is a risk (PubMed).
Treatment
Debride if at all possible. Amphotericin B, posaconazole, voriconazole. micafungin has good mic's (PubMed).
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18