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Case report: human cutaneous alternariosis.

J Galgóczy, G Simon, T Vályi-Nagy

    Mycopathologia
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A man developed a rare skin infection, cutaneous alternariosis, caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata on his toe. The infection resolved successfully with localized treatment, even without identifiable underlying health issues.

    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Dermatology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Cutaneous alternariosis is a fungal infection of the skin.
    • Alternaria alternata is a common mold that can cause opportunistic infections.

    Observation:

    • A case of human cutaneous alternariosis affecting the right toe of a male patient is presented.
    • No predisposing or debilitating diseases were identified in the patient.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed through KOH microscopy and successful fungal culture of Alternaria alternata.

    Findings:

    • The study describes a rare instance of cutaneous alternariosis in an immunocompetent individual.
    • Successful cultivation confirmed Alternaria alternata as the causative agent.
    • Local therapy led to the complete healing of the skin lesion.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights that Alternaria alternata can cause cutaneous infections even in individuals without apparent underlying health conditions.
    • It underscores the importance of diagnostic methods like KOH preparation and fungal culture for identifying rare mycoses.
    • The successful outcome with local therapy suggests a favorable prognosis for similar cases with prompt diagnosis and treatment.