| Literature DB >> 27794531 |
Roshni Julia Rajan1, Promila Mohanraj2, Winsley Rose1.
Abstract
Basidiobolomycosis is an uncommon cutaneous zygomycete infection typically seen in immunocompetent individuals. Diagnosis can be made by biopsy and fungal culture of the lesion. Treatment with Potassium iodide and co-trimoxazole is simple and effective. Early and accurate diagnosis of basidiobolomycosis is essential to avoid dissemination and mortality. We present a case with basidiobolomycosis resembling Fournier's gangrene.Entities:
Keywords: Fournier’s.; basidiobolomycosis; child
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Year: 2017 PMID: 27794531 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmw075
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Trop Pediatr ISSN: 0142-6338 Impact factor: 1.165