APOPHYSOMYCES TRAPEZIFORMIS INFECTION ASSOCIATED WITH A TORNADO-RELATED INJURY

作者:Weddle Gina*; Gandy Kimberly; Bratcher Denise; Pahud Barbara; Jackson Mary Anne
来源:Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2012, 31(6): 640-642.
DOI:10.1097/INF.0b013e31824bcc36

摘要

This report defines the role of Apophysomyces as an aggressive fungal pathogen seen after a tornado injury. Clinical and laboratory manifestations of infections after environmentally contaminated wounds incurred during a tornado are outlined, emphasizing mechanism of injury, comorbidities, and diagnostic and treatment challenges. Therapy with systemic antifungal therapy and aggressive serial tissue debridement was successful in achieving cure.

  • 出版日期2012-6