Abstract |
Fusariosis is a hyalohyphomycosis due to Fusarium species that mainly occurs in immunocompromised hosts. The clinical spectrum of Fusarium infection comprises localized and disseminated forms. A case of localized cutaneous fusariosis caused by Fusarium solani in a renal transplant patient is described, and the skin manifestations of the disease are discussed.
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Authors | Barbara Cocuroccia, Jeanette Gaido, Emanuela Gubinelli, Giorgio Annessi, Giampiero Girolomoni |
Journal | Journal of clinical microbiology
(J Clin Microbiol)
Vol. 41
Issue 2
Pg. 905-7
(Feb 2003)
ISSN: 0095-1137 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12574313
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Dermatomycoses
(microbiology)
- Fusarium
(isolation & purification)
- Humans
- Kidney Transplantation
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Mycoses
(microbiology)
- Opportunistic Infections
(microbiology)
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