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Fungal infections.

T F Hitchcock¹, P C Amadio

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

|November 1, 1989

Summary

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Fungal infections of the upper extremity include cutaneous, subcutaneous, deep, and systemic types. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, often involving antifungal therapy and sometimes surgery, are crucial for managing these infections.

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Area of Science:

Mycology
Infectious Diseases
Dermatology

Background:

Fungal infections affecting the upper extremity present in four distinct categories: cutaneous, subcutaneous, deep, and systemic.
These infections can impact various tissue depths, from superficial skin and nails to deep soft tissues and internal systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To categorize and describe the different types of fungal infections affecting the upper extremity.
To outline diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for each type of fungal infection.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on fungal infections of the upper extremity.
Classification of infections based on etiological agents, affected tissue, and host factors.

Main Results:

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Cutaneous fungal infections, often keratinophilic, typically respond to local treatments.
Subcutaneous infections, frequently caused by Sporothrix, may have delayed diagnosis due to bacterial co-infection, but respond to systemic antibiotics.
Deep and systemic fungal infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, can lead to permanent impairment and often require a combination of surgical intervention and systemic antifungal agents like Amphotericin B.

Conclusions:

Fungal infections of the upper extremity exhibit diverse clinical presentations and require tailored therapeutic approaches.
Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential, as delays can lead to complications and poorer outcomes, especially for deep and systemic forms.