Introduction

Fungal pathogens, some previously unknown or considered saprophytes, are increasingly identified not only in solid organ recipients but also in other immunocompromised patients. The changing patterns of immunosuppressive agents, complex surgical techniques, artificial devices and the advent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have all contributed to the intrinsic risk for such fungal infections. [1],[2]

Alternaria, a common fungus found in the environment, is one of the causative agents of phaeohyphomycosis, usually caused by dematiaceous fungi. Although the genus comprises a large number of saprophytic and plant pathogenic species, only a few of these are implicated ...

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