Abstract:Objective To explore the endoscopic features of intestinal infection caused by talaromyces marneffei (TM) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Methods The clinical data of patients diagnosed with AIDS complicated with TM-induced intestinal infection from November 2022 to October 2024 were retrospectively analyzed, including symptoms, laboratory tests, imaging examinations, endoscopic examinations, and pathological examinations.Results There were 6 patients, including 5 males and 1 female, with an age range of 26 to 67 years. The clinical manifestations of AIDS patients with TM-induced intestinal infection included diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting, with 2 cases presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding. Laboratory tests: The peripheral blood white blood cell count of the 6 patients was (1.37 ~ 4.49)×109/L, and the hemoglobin count was (67 ~ 99) g/L. CD4+ T lymphocytes were (1 ~ 52) cells/μL, CD8+ T lymphocytes were (61 ~ 321) cells/μL, and the CD4+/CD8+ ratio was (0.01 ~ 0.18). All 6 patients underwent HIV RNA testing, and 5 were positive. Blood culture: filamentous fungi was visible, and the report indicated TM. Imaging examination: CT results of the 6 patients showed multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the mesentery and retroperitoneum. Endoscopic examination: all 6 patients had intestinal lesions under endoscopy, including 2 cases of duodenal erosion and ulcer, and 4 cases of multiple erosions and ulcers in the colon. Pathological examination: The HP results of all 6 patients were negative, and clusters of small spherical fungal spores were seen in the submucosa, consistent with TM infection. Special staining: PAS(+), methenamine silver staining(+).Conclusion When AIDS patients in the late stage present with gastrointestinal symptoms, TM infection should be suspected. The lesion sites are commonly found in the entire colon and rectum, and may also involve the duodenum. The endoscopic manifestations are mostly ulcers, erosions, and elevated lesions, with no specific morphological features. Timely gastroscopy and colonoscopy, pathological biopsy, special staining, and immunohistochemistry are key to diagnosis.