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A unique presentation of subcutaneous Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum infection: A case report of a diagnostic challenge

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum is a yeast-like anamorphic rare fungus commonly found in tropical areas. This case report is the first one located in South America. A 67-year-old patient presented with a 5-year history of right foot pain attributed to foot trauma while at sea 5 years prior. During surgical exploration, an impressive whitish cerebriform-like cyst was encountered. Genetic analysis using the genes ITS1, ITS4, LSU-R, and LSU-F was performed, and a phylogenetic tree identified C. debeurmannianum . A complete characterization of this fungus which causes human disease has not yet been achieved and more research is needed.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2024.100681

Authors: Agustin N. Posso, Alvaro A. Perez-Meza, Paul Marquez, Daniel Garzon-Chavez

Institution: Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650