Colletotrichum species as emerging opportunistic fungal pathogens: A report of 3 cases of phaeohyphomycosis and review - 02/09/11
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Background: Numerous etiologic agents of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis have been reported. Colletotrichum spp, common plant pathogens, have been reported as a cause of ocular keratomycosis, but only one previous case of cutaneous disease (hyalohyphomycosis) has been attributed to this genus. Objective: Our purpose was to describe 3 cases of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis due to Colletotrichum spp occurring in patients undergoing chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies. Methods: Three cases of Colletotrichum-induced phaeohyphomycosis are reviewed. The clinical and histologic features of this infection are presented, the antifungal susceptibilities are reported, and treatment options are discussed. Results: We describe the first report in which C coccodes and C gloeosporioides are implicated as etiologic agents of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis. Despite treatment, one patient died after the onset of visceral fungal disease. Conclusion: Colletotrichum spp may cause life-threatening phaeohyphomycosis in immunosuppressed patients. Prompt recognition and intervention with surgical and antifungal treatment may result in decreased morbidity and mortality associated with these infections. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45:56-61.)
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J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45:56-61 |
Vol 45 - N° 1
P. 56-61 - juillet 2001 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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