The elusive nature of mucormycosis in an immunocompetent host and the role of a dermatology consult

Key Clinical Message Mucormycosis infection in the immunocompetent host typically occurs in the setting of trauma and presents a diagnostic challenge. The earliest signs of infection are often cutaneous, but can easily be misinterpreted, which can be a fatal mistake. Dermatology has tools to help re...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2019-11, Vol.7 (11), p.2187-2189
Main Authors: Badin, Dylan J., Baker, Catherine, Simmons, Brian J., Yan, Shaofeng, Zug, Kathryn A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Case Report
Case Reports
Dermatology
Edema
Fungal infections
Histopathology
Immunocompetence
immunocompetent
mucormycosis
Pathogens
rhizopus
Trauma
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Summary:Key Clinical Message Mucormycosis infection in the immunocompetent host typically occurs in the setting of trauma and presents a diagnostic challenge. The earliest signs of infection are often cutaneous, but can easily be misinterpreted, which can be a fatal mistake. Dermatology has tools to help recognize these infections and initiate earlier therapy. Mucormycosis infection in the immunocompetent host typically occurs in the setting of trauma and presents a diagnostic challenge. The earliest signs of infection are often cutaneous, but can easily be misinterpreted, which can be a fatal mistake. Dermatology has tools to help recognize these infections and initiate earlier therapy.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.2479