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Ulcerative cellulitis of the arm: a case of primary cutaneous cryptococcosis

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Cutaneous cryptococcosis is usually secondary to the hematogenous dissemination of pulmonary or meningeal Cryptococcus neoformans. Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis (PCC) is a rare form of the infection, typically caused by direct inoculation from trauma to the skin [1]. Most cases of PCC present as a localized cellulitis, abscess, nodule, or ulceration. Herein, we present a case of a rapidly spreading cellulitis characterized by bullae and ulceration, caused by direct inoculation from a fall.

Source: Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.5070/d3242038170

Authors: GP Henderson, Sean Dreyer

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $300