Locally invasive cutaneous Apophysomyces elegans infection acquired from snapdragon patch test.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Apophysomyces elegans is an environmental fungus related to other well-known agents of zygomycosis. We report a case of locally invasive A elegans soft tissue infection resulting from the application of a skin patch to test for snapdragon sensitivity. The infection was limited to skin and soft tissue, and treatment consisted of local debridement and liposomal amphotericin B. Outcome was successful.
Medical subject headings
- Dermatomycoses
- Mucormycosis
- Patch Tests
- Soft Tissue Infections