Recurrent Fungal Infection of the Elbow Joint Due to CARD9Deficiency: A Rare Genetic Cause of Fungal Infection
10.4055/jkoa.2025.60.4.321
- Author:
An-Seong CHANG
1
;
Hee Soh YOO
;
Jun-Gyu MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2025;60(4):321-325
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Recurrent fungal infections of the elbow joint are extremely rare. This paper reports a case of a caspase recruitment domain family member 9 (CARD9) deficiency, a genetic disorder characterized by impaired antifungal immunity, which is diagnosed in a young and relatively healthy male patient who presented with persistent fungal infection. In recurrent fungal infections without identifiable risk factors, clinicians should consider the possibility of an underlying genetic immunodeficiency and perform genetic testing when appropriate.
