Post injection site extensive fungal infection: A rare case report and review
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Mucormycoses are high-mortality infections feared by clinicians worldwide. They predominantly affect immunocompromised hosts and are associated with a spectrum of disease. We describe a case of deep extensive gluteal mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae in a patient after receiving intramuscular Injection, cured with complete surgical excision and a long course of higher antifungal therapy.
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Jaykar R D, Jaykar N R, Kasabe P, Jadhav A
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