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Continuous debridement combined with short-term posaconazole therapy for cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae infection secondary to acute myeloid leukemia: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection marked by skin abscesses, swelling, necrosis, dry ulcers, and eschars. Though less fatal compared to other mucormycosis forms, delayed diagnosis and treatment in immunocompromised patients can cause the infection to spread to vital organs, becoming life-threatening. We report a case of lower extremity cutaneous mucormycosis secondary to acute myeloid leukemia, successfully managed with sustained surgical debridement and short-term oral posaconazole. This case highlights the effectiveness of surgical debridement and the potential for short-course antifungal therapy in managing cutaneous mucormycosis.

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1448147

Authors: Fengming Wang, Jv Li, Yilian Xie, Jiayuan Ye

Institutions: Shaoxing People's Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo University Affiliated Hospital, Ningbo First Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295