Extensive primary cutaneous fusariosis in a patient with burns: A case report and review of the literature

Fusarium species can cause a broad spectrum of human infections, ranging from superficial and locally invasive to disseminated, depending on the immune status of the host and portal of entry. Although several cases of cutaneous fusariosis in burn victims have been reported, molecular identification...

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Published in:Journal de mycologie médicale 2024-03, Vol.34 (1), p.101450-101450, Article 101450
Main Authors: Yen, Ju-Shao, Chang, Shu-Ying, Sun, Pei-Lun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Burn
Burns - complications
Fusariosis
Fusariosis - diagnosis
Fusariosis - drug therapy
Fusarium
Humans
Invasive fungal infection
Stubble burning
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Summary:Fusarium species can cause a broad spectrum of human infections, ranging from superficial and locally invasive to disseminated, depending on the immune status of the host and portal of entry. Although several cases of cutaneous fusariosis in burn victims have been reported, molecular identification for pathogen recognition has been used only in a few cases. In this report, we describe an uncommon case of extensive primary cutaneous fusariosis caused by Fusarium keratoplasticum in a patient who sustained injuries during stubble burning. A review of cases of cutaneous fusariosis in burn victims revealed that this uncommon infection could be lethal, and treatment strategies should focus on both surgical debridement and the initiation of systemic antifungal therapy. Furthermore, because skin defects can serve as a portal of entry for Fusarium species in burn victims, early and aggressive treatment is crucial to prevent serious consequences.
ISSN:1156-5233
1773-0449
DOI:10.1016/j.mycmed.2023.101450