The First Case Of Trichophyton Spp. Pneumonia Reported In Vietnam

A respiratory fungal infection is a severe clinical problem caused by endemic or opportunistic fungi. Although pulmonary fungal infections may be associated with no symptoms, the patient may also present with cough, fever, chest pain, and hemoptysis. Trichophyton spp., a dermatophyte fungus, is a dermatologic pathogen and can cause a deep, sometimes fatal infection. Here, we report the first case of a deep Trichophyton spp. Infection in Vietnam and possibly the first case of Trichophyton spp. pneumonia in the literature, which responded completely to medical therapy. This article highlights the epidemiology of fungal lung infections and describes the clinical approach for when to suspect and how to diagnose this disease.