Author:
Yarham Robert,Goh Rudy,Raith Eamon P.,Sundararajan Krishnaswamy,Kleinig Timothy
Abstract
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 A. 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.