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Extensive and recurrent infection caused by Medicopsis romeroi in two immunocompromised patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Medicopsis romeroi , a rare brown-pigmented mold, is one of the causes of phaeohyphomycosis, a (sub)cutaneous or soft tissue fungal infection with formation of nodules, cysts or abscesses. Mainly immunocompromised patients are affected, who may experience a wider spectrum of disease with involvement of other tissues, such as the bones or the sinuses. No specific treatment recommendations are available, but surgical excision appears to be the mainstay of treatment, combined with (long-term) antifungal therapy. In this case series, we describe two immunocompromised patients with extensive and persistent skin lesions caused by M . romeroi , and clinical practice recommendations for optimal treatment.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100706

Authors: Lotte Keikes, Marit S. van Sandwijk, Evert-Jan Kooi, Marieke Gittelbauer, Karin van Dijk

Institutions: Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers

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