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Suleyha Hilmioglu, Dilek Yesim Metin, Meltem Tasbakan1

  • 1Dr. Meltem Tasbakan, Ege University Medical Faculty, Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology,, Izmir 35100, Turkey, T: 90-232-390-4510, tasbakan@yahoo.com.

Annals of Saudi Medicine
|October 29, 2015
PubMed

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Acremonium strictum, a soil fungus, can cause skin infections in people, even those with healthy immune systems. This case study details a patient with a leg infection from Acremonium strictum.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Acremonium species are ubiquitous saprophytic molds found in soil and decaying plant matter.
  • Risk factors for invasive Acremonium infections include penetrating wounds, indwelling catheters, and immunosuppression.
  • The fungus can also cause cutaneous infections and mycetoma in immunocompetent individuals, often associated with extremity trauma.

Observation:

  • This paper reports a case of a female patient presenting with a skin infection affecting both legs.
  • The infection was diagnosed as being caused by Acremonium strictum.

Findings:

  • Acremonium strictum was identified as the causative agent of the cutaneous infection.
  • The patient's infection occurred in the lower extremities.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for Acremonium strictum to cause significant cutaneous infections in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Understanding the clinical presentation and causative agents of such infections is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
  • Further research may elucidate specific risk factors and optimal management strategies for Acremonium-related skin infections.

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