Literature DB >> 21493646

Cutaneous mucormycosis with necrotising fasciitis in a young immunocompetent individual.

Prabhu Shivananda1, Chakrapani Mahabala, Sahu Kausalya, Shenoy Suchitra, Kini U Anand.   

Abstract

Primary cutaneous mucormycosis is uncommon and is extremely rare in immunocompetent young individuals. Here we report a case of necrotising fasciitis due to mucormycosis in an immunocompetent young individual following minor trauma. Mucormycosis must be suspected in any wound that is worsening despite appropriate treatment even in immunocompetent individuals.

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Year:  2011        PMID: 21493646     DOI: 10.1258/td.2011.100420

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Trop Doct        ISSN: 0049-4755            Impact factor:   0.731


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