LP157731-3
Exserohilum rostratum
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Descriptions
The recent outbreak (2012) of fungal meningitis in the United States has been attributed to contamination of epidural steroid injection, methylprednisolone acetate by a rare fungal pathogen, Exserohilum rostratum. As of November 4, 2012, 400 cases, which include 7 peripheral joint infections, have been reported in 19 states. Twenty-nine of the cases have resulted in death. It is estimated that approximately 14,000 patients received contaminated steroid injection for pain treatment. The pathogen E. rostratum has been reported in clinical specimens from multiple cases with fungal meningitis and other spinal infections. Real time PCR assays are used for the detection of Exserohilum DNA from multiple clinical specimen types. The high specificity and sensitivity of real time PCR assays assist in early diagnosis and the selection of optimal treatment regimens, reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with E. rostratum-induced meningitis or other ailments. Source: New York State Health (Wadsworth Center)
Exserohilum is a common mold found in soil and on plants, especially grasses, and thrives in warm and humid climates. Exserohilum rarely causes infections for people. The most common infections caused by Exserohilum are sinusitis and skin infections, but it can cause keratitis (eye inflammation), subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), and osteomyelitis (bone infection). Exserohilum rostratum has been recognized as a human pathogen. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Exserohilum
Basic Part Properties
- Part Display Name
- Exserohilum rostratum
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2012-11-06
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- E rostratum
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 嘴突突脐蠕孢 Synonyms: 喙状明脐菌; |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Exserohilum rostratum |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Exserohilum rostratum |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Exserohilum rostratum Synonyms: BAK |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Exserohilum rostratum |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | Exserohilum rostratum |
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