Fatal cellulitis caused by Apophysomyces elegans.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2007 Jul; 25(3): 285-7
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-53964
ABSTRACT
A case of cellulitis of the left lateral side of the face caused by the zygomycete Apophysomyces elegans in a healthy male following a road traffic accident is reported. The contaminated soil was the source of fungus. Broad aseptate fungal hyphae were seen in the necrosed tissues. Extensive tissue debridement and treatment with amphotericin B were not successful in controlling the rapid invasion of the tissues by the fungus. Patient developed angioinvasion, severe cellulitis and finally succumbed to the infection three weeks after admission.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Cellulitis
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Fatal Outcome
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Middle Aged
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Mucorales
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Mucormycosis
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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