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Fatal Actinomucor elegans var. kuwaitiensis infection following combat trauma
Charla C Tully1, Anna M Romanelli, Deanna A Sutton
1Department of Medicine, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
We report the first case of invasive mucormycosis secondary to Actinomucor elegans infection. A severely injured soldier with a fatal A. elegans var. kuwaitiensis infection is described. The identification of this fungus was performed by classical and molecular methods, and this report documents the pathogenicity of the recently described variety Actinomucor elegans var. kuwaitiensis.
Insights
This study details the first invasive mucormycosis case caused by Actinomucor elegans. The report highlights the fatal infection by Actinomucor elegans var. kuwaitiensis in a soldier, confirming its pathogenicity.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection, often fatal.
- Actinomucor elegans is a fungus that can cause disease.
Observation:
- A severely injured soldier developed invasive mucormycosis.
- The infection was caused by Actinomucor elegans var. kuwaitiensis.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of invasive mucormycosis due to Actinomucor elegans.
- Classical and molecular methods confirmed the fungal identification.
- The pathogenicity of Actinomucor elegans var. kuwaitiensis is documented.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of mucormycosis pathogens.
- Highlights the potential of Actinomucor elegans var. kuwaitiensis as an emerging pathogen.
- Emphasizes the need for accurate fungal identification in severe infections.
