Disseminated mucormycosis due to Saksenaea vasiformis in an immunocompetent adult.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of disseminated infection due to Saksenaea vasiformis in a previously well adult male is presented. The clinical presentation was that of septic shock with a distinctive rash. At postmortem, endocarditis and widespread dissemination were evident.
Medical subject headings
- Fungemia
- Immunocompetence
- Mucorales
- Mucormycosis