Case report reveals invasive central nervous system aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host post-dengue infection, suggesting unique risks from the dengue virus.
Dengue-associated isolated fungal infections of the brain parenchyma are rarely reported. An invasive fungal infection can occur secondary to the inflammatory milieu created by the dengue virus infection. We present a case of invasive central nervous system aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host with a recent dengue infection.
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