Fatal Necrotising Cutaneous Mucormycosis Due to Novel Saksenaea Species: A Case Study Publisher Pubmed



Kachuei R¹ ; Badali H^{2, 3} ; Vaezi A⁴ ; Jafari NJ⁵ ; Ahmadikia K⁶ ; Kord M⁶ ; Aala F⁷ ; Alhatmi AMS^{8, 9, 10} ; Khodavaisy S⁶
Source: Journal of Wound Care Published:2021

Abstract

This case report describes the progressive wound infection in the left thigh of a 34-year-old man due to an old landmine explosion. The infection developed into rapidly spreading skin and soft tissue necrotising Saksenaea infection, despite antifungal therapy and surgical debridement. The report provides evidence that Saksenaea spp. should be added to the list of mucoralean fungi that can cause severe necrotising infection. It also highlights the need for improved early diagnostic procedures and enhanced understanding of Saksenaea virulence factors that contribute to necrotising infection. Declaration of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. © 2021 MA Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved.