Cutaneous Mucormycosis Resulting from Hematogenous Dissemination of Rhizomucor pusillus in an Immunocompromised Patient

Cutaneous Mucormycosis Resulting from Hematogenous Dissemination of Rhizomucor pusillus in an Immunocompromised Patient

Rhizomucor pusillus is an opportunistic fungus that causes infections (mucormycosis) in patients with a predisposing disease, such as diabetes mellitus and immunodeficiency. Classic manifestations are sinus, pulmonary, and skin infections. Skin lesions consist of tender, erythematous, indurated, and...

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Main Authors: Sébastien Menzinger, Sabah Sid’Amar, Gürkan Kaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Dermatopathology
Subjects:
mucormycosis
opportunistic infection
diabetes mellitus
immunocompromised patients
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/506272

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