| Literature DB >> 21493646 |
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.Entities:
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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