Necrotizing Pneumonia Secondary to Pulmonary Blastomycosis: A Case Report

肺芽生菌病继发坏死性肺炎:病例报告

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Abstract

Necrotizing pneumonia is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of pulmonary blastomycosis, a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. This case report describes a 56-year-old male who presented with worsening malaise, subjective fevers and chills, night sweats, and a productive cough. Further evaluation revealed a right upper lobe necrotizing pneumonia secondary to pulmonary blastomycosis.

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