Exserohilum rostratum, a rare cause of opportunistic skin infection in children: Case report and review of the literature

Exserohilum species are environmental molds that may rarely cause skin and nasal infections, especially in immunocompromised children. We present a 3‐year‐old girl with acute leukemia who presented with a skin infection caused by Exserohilum rostratum. Previously published cases of skin infections b...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric dermatology 2020-09, Vol.37 (5), p.918-921
Hauptverfasser: Gracia‐Darder, Inés, Garcías‐Ladaria, Joan, Salinas Sanz, José Antonio, Saus Sarrias, Carles, Martín‐Santiago, Ana
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Zusammenfassung:Exserohilum species are environmental molds that may rarely cause skin and nasal infections, especially in immunocompromised children. We present a 3‐year‐old girl with acute leukemia who presented with a skin infection caused by Exserohilum rostratum. Previously published cases of skin infections by Exserohilum spp. in children are reviewed.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.14282