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Zygomycosis caused by Apophysomyces elegans.

M A Wieden, K K Steinbronn, A A Padhye

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A rare case of zygomycosis caused by Apophysomyces elegans in a diabetic, obese patient highlights the fungus

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Zygomycosis is a severe fungal infection, often fatal, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
    • Apophysomyces elegans is a rare cause of zygomycosis, characterized by rapid tissue invasion.
    • Diabetic and obese patients are at increased risk for invasive fungal infections.