Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2722412 | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Deep fungal infection localized to the foot is not common, and when it occurs it often affects immunocompromised individuals. In this report, we describe the case of an adult diabetic patient who suffered with with Blastomycosis infection of the flexor digitorum longus and peroneal tendon sheaths. The condition was treated with systemic antifungal therapy and surgical debridement.
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Authors
Andrew E. Federer, Bryan D. Haughom, David M. Levy, Andrew J. Riff, Shane J. Nho,