Candida albicans skin abscess

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2006 Sep-Oct;48(5):301-2. doi: 10.1590/s0036-46652006000500012.

Abstract

Subcutaneous candidal abscess is a very rare infection even in immunocompromised patients. Some cases are reported when breakdown in the skin occurs, as bacterial cellulites or abscess, iatrogenic procedures, trauma and parenteral substance abuse. We describe a case of Candida albicans subcutaneous abscess without fungemia, which can be associated with central venous catheter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / microbiology*
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candida albicans
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / microbiology*
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / therapy
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Debridement
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole