Management of injuries caused by Cryptococcus neoformans--contaminated needles.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
This report describes four skin-puncture accidents with needles that were heavily contaminated with Cryptococcus neoformans. In one accident, delayed administration of antifungal drugs resulted in a granuloma of the finger. In the other three accidents, no skin infection followed immediate prophylaxis with oral fluconazole. Our experience suggests that early therapy with fluconazole is a reasonable means of managing skin injuries caused by instruments contaminated with viable C. neoformans.
Medical subject headings
- Accidents
- Cryptococcosis
- Fluconazole
- Needlestick Injuries