Cutaneous zygomycosis in immunocompetent patients in Mexico

Mycoses. 2010 Nov;53(6):538-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2009.01735.x.

Abstract

We report three cases of traumatic cutaneous zygomycosis related to soil-contaminated skin lesions occurring after automobile accidents in individuals with no underlying disorders, which showed delayed development and diagnosis in comparison with typical zygomycosis cutaneous lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Debridement
  • Dermatomycoses / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Mexico
  • Microscopy
  • Skin / injuries*
  • Skin / microbiology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications*
  • Zygomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Zygomycosis / drug therapy
  • Zygomycosis / surgery

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents