posted on 2024-02-05, 05:37authored byYarham R., Goh R., Raith E.P., Sundararajan K., Kleinig T.
Introduction: Aspergillus flavus is a common cause of aspergillosis.
Case presentation: A previously fit and well, immunocompetent 27-year old male living in Australia developed disseminated Aspergillus flavus complex infection with mediastinal and cardiac invasion, superior vena cava obstruction and stroke, with fatal haemorrhagic transformation.
Conclusion: Aspergillus Flavus is a rare but important cause of serious disease in the immunocompetent.