Microbiology
An environmental mold. The asexual form is Scedosporium. P . boydii, Pseudallescheria angusta, Pseudallescheria ellipsoidea, Pseudallescheria fusoidea, Pseudallescheria minutispora, and Scedosporium aurantiacum
Epidemiologic Risks
Trauma to soft tissues, cytotoxic neutropenia. Found in soil, water, and manure.
Syndromes
Focal infections of the skin (mycetoma), eyes, and disseminated disease; lung and brain infections predominate.
Lung infection in cystic fibrosis (PubMed).
Treatment
Probably voriconazole but depends in species (PubMed). Combine with surgical resection if possible is critical for a good outcome.
Notes
Resistant to amphotericin B.
Last Update: 04/03/18.