Case Report

Scedosporium apiospermum Infection Presenting as a Pneumothorax and Cavitary Lung Lesions in a Patient with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

The Scedosporium genus consists of filamentous fungi that inhabit soil, sewage, manure, and polluted waters, and contains two medically important species: Scedosporium apiospermum and Scedosporium prolificans. Scedosporiosis is caused by inhalation or traumatic subcutaneous implantation of the organism, and may have varied clinical presentations. A variety of pulmonary manifestations can…