Fungal infections in corn picker hand injury

Obradovic-Tomasev, Milana; Jovanovic, Mladen; Vuckovic, Nada; Popović, Aleksandra

doi:10.2298/sarh1602052o

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“…6% (Fares et al, 2013). Two retrospective studies found IFI to occur in 3.1% of upper extremity wounds and 15% of corn picker injuries (Moran et al, 2006a;Obradovic-Tomasev et al, 2016). These studies, however, were circumscribed to a specific injury type and are not likely to be generalizable.…”

Section: Civilianmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…In general, most infectious symptoms, commonly including fever and leukocytosis, develop within 30 days of injury (Obradovic-Tomasev et al, 2016;Lelievre et al, 2014;Vitrat-Hincky et al, 2009;Arnaiz-Garcia et al, 2009;Austin et al, 2014;Jacobo et al, 2010;Rodríguez-Lobato et al, 2016;Almaslamani et al, 2009;Chander et al, 2015). Necrosis is the most common physical exam finding, occurring in 40-100% of cases, although its use as an inclusion criteria may artificially inflate this figure in certain studies (Lelievre et al, 2014;Ingram et al, 2014;Jain et al, 2006;Arnaiz-Garcia et al, 2009;Austin et al, 2014;Chander et al, 2010;Rajakannu et al, 2006;Petrikkos et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Invasive Fungal Infections Secondary to Traumatic Injury

Kronen

Liang

Bochicchio

et al. 2017

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a rare but serious complication of traumatic injury. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, natural history, mycology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes associated with post-traumatic IFI in military and civilian populations. The epidemiology of post-traumatic IFI is poorly characterized, but incidence appears to be rising. Patients often suffer from severe injuries and require extensive medical interventions. Fungi belonging to the order Mucorales are responsible for most post-traumatic IFI in both civilian and military populations. Risk factors differ between these cohorts but include specific injury patterns and comorbidities. Diagnosis of post-traumatic IFI typically follows positive laboratory results in the appropriate clinical context. The gold standard of treatment is surgical debridement in addition to systemic antifungal therapy. Patients with post-traumatic IFI may be at greater risk of amputation, delays in wound healing, hospital complications, and death as compared to trauma patients who do not develop IFI. More research is needed to understand the factors surrounding the development and management of post-traumatic IFI to reduce the significant morbidity and mortality associated with this disease.

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Section: Civilianmentioning

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Invasive Fungal Infections Secondary to Traumatic Injury

Kronen

Liang

Bochicchio

et al. 2017

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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“…The first is that, from the clinician's perspective, mould infections should always be suspected in patients presenting with infected wound and belonging to specific at-risk populations or in particular environmental conditions. For example, fungal infections were observed in 15% (9/60) of corn-picker hand injuries in a single-center study [19]. In another retrospective study of 1133 soldiers with injuries, fungal elements on histopathology and/or fungal growth from wounds was detected in 8.5% of cases (96/1133) [20].…”

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Mould Infections of Traumatic Wounds: A Brief Narrative Review

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Mould infections may follow traumatic injuries, with direct fungal inoculum in the site of injury and subsequent angioinvasion, possibly resulting in tissue necrosis and systemic dissemination. The pathogenesis of mould infections following trauma injuries presents unique features compared with classical mould infections occurring in neutropenic or diabetic patients, because a large fraction of post-traumatic mould

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“…For correct diagnosis and timely treatment and also planning for control and prevention of these infections, it is necessary to have enough information and knowledge on the prevalence of these diseases and the dominant agents and species causing them in each region. The reports from various studies carried out in different cities and countries suggest that geographical distribution of superficial and cutaneous fungal infections and particularly dermatophytosis is different not only from region to region but also from year to year (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). Hence, the main objective of the present paper is to determine frequency of fungal infections and their agents and identify different kinds of dermatophytes and their distribution patterns in patients referred to Yazd Central Laboratory, Iran.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…(2). Dermatophytosis or ringworm is one of the most important and prevalent cutaneous fungal diseases and involves infections that are caused exclusively by a group of keratinophilic fungi named dermatophytes (3). Pathological changes caused by these infections are the result of the host's immune system response to fungi agents and their metabolic products (4).…”

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An Epidemiological Study of Superficial Fungal Infections in Patients Referred to Yazd Central Laboratory, Iran

Ardekani

Ghaderi

Vakili³

et al. 2017

Acta Healthmedica

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Introduction: Superficial and cutaneous infections have high prevalence all over the world. It is necessary to be informed of disease prevalence in each zone and be able to identify its causes and dominant species to obtain proper diagnosis, early treatment, planning control, and prophylaxis. The main objective of the present paper is to determine the frequency of fungal infections and their agents and identify different kinds of dermatophytes and their distribution patterns in patients referred to Yazd Central Laboratory, Iran. Methods: In this retrospective descriptive study, patients suspected of having superficial fungal disease were surveyed from March 2011 to March 2013. Samples were taken from lesions, and diagnosis was made by means of fungal culture or direct microscope. In the case of observation of yeast, hyphae, mycelium, arthroconidia, spore, pseudohyphae, and budding cells in the samples, it was considered through positive smear result. The main values of this study were data analyzed by descriptive statistics in SPSS version 17 software; also, a chi-square test was used. Results: 2203 patients were studied: 685 patients (31.1% of all patients) suffered from superficial and cutaneous fungal infection; 498 patients (72.7%) suffered from dermatophytosis, the most prevalent infection, and respectively Cutaneous candidiasis (14.3%), erythrasma (10.3%), Tinea versicolor (2%), and nail aspergillus (0.7%) were next. In 125 cases, the upper limb was infected (25.1%). Conclusion: According to this study, dermatophytosis is the most prevalent and important fungal infection; thus, we should focus on educating and improving the hygiene of the societies in question to prevent and reduce the prevalence of these diseases.

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Fungal infections in corn picker hand injury

Abstract: A high degree of suspicion and a multidisciplinary approach are needed for early diagnosis of fungal infection. Confirmation of diagnosis and the initiation of surgical and appropriate antifungal therapy are essential for a successful outcome.

Cited by 9 publications

References 7 publications

Invasive Fungal Infections Secondary to Traumatic Injury

Invasive Fungal Infections Secondary to Traumatic Injury

Mould Infections of Traumatic Wounds: A Brief Narrative Review

An Epidemiological Study of Superficial Fungal Infections in Patients Referred to Yazd Central Laboratory, Iran

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