Insect Bite–Associated Invasive Fungal Infections

Insect Bite–Associated Invasive Fungal Infections

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 s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2019-10, Vol.6 (10), p.ofz385-ofz385
Hauptverfasser: Kontoyiannis, Panayiotis D, Koons, Gerry L, Hicklen, Rachel S, Mikos, Antonios G, Kontoyiannis, Dimitrios P
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Sprache:eng
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Bites and stings
Brief Report
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Mycoses
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofz385