Cutaneous mucormycosis with necrotising fasciitis in a young immunocompetent individual

Prabhu Shivananda, Chakrapani Mahabala, Sahu Kausalya, Shenoy Suchitra, Kini U. Anand

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Abstract

Primary cutaneous mucormycosis is uncommon and is extremely rare in immunocompetent young individuals. Here we report a case of necrotising fasciitis due to mucormycosis in an immunocompetent young individual following minor trauma. Mucormycosis must be suspected in any wound that is worsening despite appropriate treatment even in immunocompetent individuals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-184
Number of pages2
JournalTropical Doctor
Volume41
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

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