Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	120132
Country	India

Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Coexisting phaeohyphomycosis and tubercular central nervous system infections in an immunocompetent child: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Anil Soni, Nikhil Yamala, Gayatri Krishnan, Harika Attilli and Hema Mittal
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Corresponding Author	Hema Mittal, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi 110001, India. hema_g10@hotmail.com
Key Words	Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis; Central nervous system tuberculosis; Dematiaceous fungi; Chronic meningitis; Pediatric neuroinfection; Ring-enhancing lesions; Antifungal therapy; Case report
Core Tip	This report describes a rare dual central nervous system infection with phaeohyphomycosis and tuberculosis in an immunocompetent child. The case highlights diagnostic challenges, the importance of considering mixed infections even in healthy hosts, and the need for early combined antifungal and antitubercular therapy and surgical therapy to improve outcome.
Citation	Soni A, Yamala N, Krishnan G, Attilli H, Mittal H. Coexisting phaeohyphomycosis and tubercular central nervous system infections in an immunocompetent child: A case report. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-24 07:41
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-24 07:43
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-04 09:03
Return for Revision	2026-03-04 09:03
Revised	2026-03-15 08:21
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-20 02:54
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-20 07:44
Articles in Press	2026-04-20 07:44
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