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Phaeoacremonium junior phaeohyphomycosis: A case report of the first human infection

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study design: Case Report

Abstract: Phaeoacremonium junior is a rare dematiaceous fungus found in woody plants, grapevine, and fruit trees. We report the first case of human infection with Phaeoacremonium junior who presented with a subcutaneous cyst after a thorn prick. Identification was done by sequencing the partial beta-tubulin and partial actin genes and their multigene phylogeny.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101043

Authors: G. Vithiya, M. Srividhya, T. Rajendran, Supriya Sahu, Diptanu Paul, Madhucchanda Das, Shivaprakash M. Rudramurthy, Vinaykumar Hallur

Institutions: Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Indian Council of Medical Research, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

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: $2,210

Funder: Indian Council of Medical Research

Award: G8292442342

OpenAlex ID: W7119482791

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