| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3219876 | Journal de Mycologie Médicale / Journal of Medical Mycology | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We report 3 cases of post-traumatic cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Lichtheimia corymbifera, two of them occurring after a farm working accident. Management of post-traumatic mucormycoses consists of a wide excision of the infected tissue, combined with immediate antifungal therapy. Liposomal amphotericin B is the recommended first line treatment. Few studies have evaluated the efficacy of posaconazole. All 3 patients received a surgical debridement and liposomal amphotericin B, which was followed by posaconazole in 2 cases. The duration of the antifungal treatment is not yet well defined. All three patients received a treatment of five weeks with a favorable outcome.
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Authors
D. Lambert, C. Nerot, A. Huguenin, S. Diallo, A. Mzabi, X. Ohl, V. Noel, C. Rouger, C. Strady, I. Villena, F. Bani-Sadr, D. Toubas,