Cutaneous Aspergillosis in Children and Adolescents

Primary cutaneous aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus welwitschiae: A case report

“…Dear Editor, Aspergillus niger and related species that belong to Aspergillus section Nigri cause primary cutaneous aspergillosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. 1 Recent DNA sequencing of the calmodulin and β-tubulin genes enabled classification of the taxonomy of this section and determinations of their drug sensitivity and resistance mechanisms. 2,3 We present the first reported case of primary cutaneous aspergillosis caused by A. welwitschiae, a distinct species of Aspergillus section Nigri, successfully identified by DNA sequencing, which also contributed to the identification of effective topical drugs.…”

“…4 They are environmental microbial contaminants that dwell in soil and plants. 1 Touching the skin while gardening represents an infection risk. As some of the species are not susceptible to currently available antifungal drugs, distinguishing the causative LETTER TO THE EDITOR species from others is important.…”