Open AccessThe elusive nature of mucormycosis in an immunocompetent host and the role of a dermatology consult
Author(s) -
Badin Dylan J.,
Baker Catherine,
Simmons Brian J.,
Yan Shaofeng,
Zug Kathryn A.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2479
Subject(s) - medicine , mucormycosis , dermatology , mistake , host (biology) , intensive care medicine , pathology , ecology , political science , law , biology
Key Clinical Message Mucormycosis infection in the immunocompetent host typically occurs in the setting of trauma and presents a diagnostic challenge. The earliest signs of infection are often cutaneous, but can easily be misinterpreted, which can be a fatal mistake. Dermatology has tools to help recognize these infections and initiate earlier therapy.