TITLE:
Disseminated Blastomycosis during Pregnancy at 11 Weeks Gestation
AUTHORS:
Caroline E. Dillon, Paula A. McKenzie
KEYWORDS:
Blastomyces, Itraconazole, Amphotericin, Antifungal
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.12 No.2,
February
10,
2022
ABSTRACT: Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus that typically causes disease in immunocompromised hosts, but can affect
immunocompetent patients as well. Here we present a case of disseminated
blastomycosis in a pregnant patient at 11 weeks gestation who was successfully
treated with systemic antifungal therapy. Data regarding treatment of
blastomycosis in pregnancy is limited, and choice of antifungal agent remains
challenging due to uncertainties regarding fetal toxicity.