| Ecthyma gangrenosum-like lesions: a sign of disseminated Fusarium infection in the neutropenic patient. | |
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PMID: 8593725 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fusarium is a saprophytic fungus of soil causing disease in plants and animals. In the immunocompetent patient, Fusarium is non-invasive, colonizing wounds, ulcers or nails. In the immunocompromised host, however, especially in those whose neutrophil and macrophage function is deficient, it can cause devastating systemic infections. Skin lesions are an early feature of the disseminated disease. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are mandatory in order to give the patient a better chance of survival, reported mortality rates being as high as 90%. |
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Authors:
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C Prins; P Chavaz; K Tamm; C Hauser |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical and experimental dermatology Volume: 20 ISSN: 0307-6938 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Exp. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1995 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-04-08 Completed Date: 1996-04-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7606847 Medline TA: Clin Exp Dermatol Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 428-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland. |
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Adult Dermatomycoses / complications*, pathology Diagnosis, Differential Ecthyma / diagnosis Fatal Outcome Fusarium* / isolation & purification Humans Male Neutropenia / complications* Opportunistic Infections / complications*, pathology |
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