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Entomopthoromycosis--report of four cases
Sharda R Rane1, Alamelu Jayaraman, S C Puranik
1Department of Pathology, BJ Medical College, Pune, India. ranelab@vsnl.com
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 28, 2007
Summary
Entomopthoromycosis is a rare subcutaneous fungal infection presenting as nodules or facial tissue disease. These cases highlight the distinct clinical forms of this infection, typically seen in immunocompetent individuals.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Entomopthoromycosis is a rare subcutaneous fungal infection.
- It presents in two distinct clinical forms: subcutaneous zygomycosis and rhinofacial zygomycosis.
- These infections typically affect immunocompetent individuals without underlying diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report four cases of entomopthoromycosis.
- To illustrate the clinical manifestations of the distinct forms of entomopthoromycosis.
- To contribute to the understanding of this rare fungal infection.
Main Methods:
- Case series presentation.
- Clinical case reporting.
- Review of patient data and diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- Four cases of entomopthoromycosis were identified and analyzed.
- Clinical presentations aligned with previously described subcutaneous zygomycosis and rhinofacial zygomycosis.
- All reported cases occurred in individuals without apparent immune deficiencies.
Conclusions:
- Entomopthoromycosis presents with diverse clinical features, including subcutaneous nodules and facial infections.
- The condition predominantly affects immunocompetent hosts.
- Further case reports are valuable for understanding the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of entomopthoromycosis.
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