Pediatric saprochaete infections: insights from case reports

2025-12-12

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Sevgi Aslan Tuncay

Gülşen Akkoç *

Zeynep Ergenç

S Yilmaz

Burcu Parlak

Aylin Dizi Işık

Pınar Canizci Erdemli

Didem Büyüktaş Aytaç

M Capar

Rabia Emel Senay

Burcu Tufan Taş

Nurşah Eker

Ahmet Koç

Eda Kepenekli

Sevliya Öcal Demi̇r

DOI：10.1007/s10096-025-05378-0

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Saprochaete species are emerging fungal pathogens, particularly affecting immunocompromised individuals, with clinical manifestations ranging from superficial to invasive infections. We present three cases of pediatric Saprochaete spp. infections, detailing clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment strategies. Two patients with acute myeloid leukemia developed bloodstream infections with Saprochaete clavata; both required prolonged antifungal therapy due to deep organ involvement, and one experienced relapse after treatment discontinuation. The third case involved a patient with cystic fibrosis, in whom Saprochaete capitata was isolated from sputum; she improved with antifungal therapy and had no relapse. Saprochaete spp. infections in pediatric populations present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Further research is needed to optimize management strategies and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Fungal infection

Immunocompromised

Parenchymal nodules

Neutropenia

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