Matthew Pullen

Dr. Matthew Pullen, an infectious disease physician at the University of Minnesota, sheds light on blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection. He discusses an intriguing case of a patient with unusual symptoms that complicate diagnosis. The conversation highlights the challenges in identifying the disease across various clinical manifestations, including pulmonary and cutaneous forms. Dr. Pullen also emphasizes the importance of diagnostic tests, such as tissue biopsy and antigen testing, along with treatment strategies based on disease severity.