Cutaneous Zygomycosis by Syncephalastrum Recemosum: A Case Report.

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 12

Abstract

Cutaneous wound infection due to zygomycosis (mucormycosis) is an uncommon presentation. We report a case of Syncephalastrum recemosum in an immunocompetant male after a Post Achilles Tendon repair . The patient was successfully treated with I.V. Amphotericin B (liposomal) and a meticulous aseptic dressing.

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Shumaila Abdul Rehman, P. Swathi, Sunil Dachepalli

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  • EP ID EP428641
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1712110913.
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Shumaila Abdul Rehman, P. Swathi, Sunil Dachepalli (2018). Cutaneous Zygomycosis by Syncephalastrum Recemosum: A Case Report.. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 17(12), 9-13. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-428641