Open AccessInsect Bite–Associated Invasive Fungal Infections
Author(s) -
Panayiotis Kontoyiannis,
Gerry L. Koons,
Rachel Hicklen,
Antonios G. Mikos,
Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
open forum infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.546
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2328-8957
DOI - 10.1093/ofid/ofz385
Subject(s) - medicine , pathogenic organism , insect bites and stings , microbiology and biotechnology , dermatology , biology
Insect bites are rarely reported to result in myocutaneous mycoses. We reviewed the literature and report 22 cases. Molds were the most common pathogens (15), especially Mucorales (9). Infections were typically misdiagnosed, and 68% had necrotizing features, often requiring amputation or extensive surgery. Both immunocompetent and immunosuppressed patients were affected.
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