Saprophytic Molds as Agents of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Infection in the Immunocompromised Host

Weitzman, Irene

doi:10.1001/archderm.1986.01660220079016

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“…Subcutaneous zygomycosis caused by S. racemosum in two otherwise normal boys in this report could be attributable to relative immaturity of the immune system and also, when compared with adults, trauma occurring while playing in the gardens in their neighbourhood. In both cases direct microscopy showed fungal hyphae, S. racemosum was identified on culture and there was histopathological evidence of tissue destruction, factors which establish the isolate as the aetiological agent 14 . Appropriate serological tests to diagnose zygomycosis have yet to be evaluated for clinical application 15…”

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Subcutaneous zygomycosis: report of 10 cases from two institutions in North India

Ramesh¹,

Ramam²,

Capoor³

et al. 2010

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Subcutaneous zygomycosis: report of 10 cases from two institutions in North India

Ramesh¹,

Ramam²,

Capoor³

et al. 2010

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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“…Although usually occurring as saprophytes or laboratory contaminants, Paecilomyces species are associated with a fairly wide spectrum of human infections in immunocompetent patients, in particular, and immunocompromised patients as well [15]. To a large extent, the disease process is influenced by both the immunological and physiological state of the patient, and infections may range from mild and asymptomatic to serious with overt disease.…”

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“…As they are notorious for resistance to clinical laboratory sterilization methods [3,15], they are also frequently recovered as laboratory contaminants. Generally, they occur worldwide as saprophytes in soil, organic debris, and as insect and animal pathogens.…”

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Hyalohyphomycosis caused by Paecilomyces variotii in an obstetrical patient

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A case of hyalohyphomycosis, caused by Paecilomyces variotii, has been described in a 31-year-old female, who had undergone a cesarean section in her 39th week of pregnancy for a trial of labour. Five days following delivery, she complained of sharp, cramp-like pains, localized to the incisional site. She became febrile (38.2 degrees C). An ultrasound examination revealed a complex mass and fluid within the pelvis and upper abdomen. The fluid was drained by a needle aspiration and the patient was administered a regimen of antibacterial drugs. Microscopic examination did not reveal any bacteria in a gram stained preparation and cultures were negative as well. However, the fluid demonstrated a few segments of septate, hyaline hyphae, with cultures yielding a pure growth of P. variotii. An exoantigen procedure, currently under development, was helpful in confirming the identity of the patient's fungus. The patient's condition improved following needle aspiration and her recovery was uneventful. It is reiterated that certain infections, attributed to low-grade opportunistic pathogens, such as P. variotii, may be cured by proper surgical drainage.

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“…12). Repeated cultures yielding only the same fungal pathogen are also suggestive 40 . Because Aspergillus spp., Fusarium spp., Muccor spp.…”

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Clinicopathologic presentations of dermatomycoses in cancer patients

Quatresooz¹,

Piérard-Franchimont

Arrese

et al. 2008

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Many of the skin fungal infections in cancer patients may look similar to those infections in non-cancer patients. However, in some cases, they become more extensive and even life threatening. Prolonged and severe neutropenia is the main risk factor for the dramatic issue of fungal infections. The dermatomycoses in cancer patients can be classified in four broad groups: primary superficial dermatophytoses, primary superficial yeast infections, opportunistic mold infections with distinct potential for dissemination and secondary cutaneous manifestations of fungaemia. Occasionally, more than one fungus are found inside a given skin lesion. A special condition is represented by the mycotic colonization of mucosal squamous cell carcinomas. Angio-invasion by fungi accounts for the frequency of disseminated infections prevailing in immunocompromised cancer patients. In case of skin involvement, the dermatologist may assist by recognizing subtle semiological signs and performing biopsies for swift histological examination, molecular biology and/or culture.

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Saprophytic Molds as Agents of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Infection in the Immunocompromised Host

Cited by 41 publications

References 64 publications

Subcutaneous zygomycosis: report of 10 cases from two institutions in North India

Subcutaneous zygomycosis: report of 10 cases from two institutions in North India

Hyalohyphomycosis caused by Paecilomyces variotii in an obstetrical patient

Clinicopathologic presentations of dermatomycoses in cancer patients

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