Invasive fungal disease after remote inoculation in transplant recipients

Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Jan 1;52(1):e7-10. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq040.

Abstract

We describe 3 cases of invasive fungal disease in the setting of transplantation-associated immunosuppression, developing months to years after clinically resolved penetrating soft-tissue injuries with wood fragments. Invasive fungal disease resulting from remote inoculation is a distinct syndrome in immunocompromised patients presenting with soft-tissue abnormalities in areas of prior trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Male
  • Mycoses / diagnosis*
  • Mycoses / pathology*
  • Time Factors
  • Transplantation*
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications*