Localized Fusariosis Caused by Fusarium Verticillioides – A Case Report

2016-09-05T09-51-03Z
Source: International Journal of Medical Research
MANGAIYARKARASI THIYAGARAJAN, SARANYA. D, GOPAL.R..
The genus Fusarium contains several species which are sapro-phytic moulds present in the soil and air. They can cause lo-cal cutaneous infections and in-fections of surgical & burns wounds as well as disseminated infection. It has emerged as an important pathogen in immuno-compromised patients causing significant morbidity and mor-tality. The species most fre-quently associated with human infections are F. Solani, F. Ox-ysporum, F. Verticillioides. This case of a fusariosis presented as lupus vulgaris caused by Fusarium verticillioides in a male patient who is also infect-ed with mycobacterium.


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