Cervicofacial Botryomycosis: Is Atopic Dermatitis a Predisposing Factor?

Cervicofacial Botryomycosis: Is Atopic Dermatitis a Predisposing Factor?

Background: Botryomycosis is a rare infectious disease which usually affects the skin. The low virulence of the bacteria tending to form grains and the immune status of the host are important factors in the development of the disease. Methods: We report a case of cervicofacial botryomycosis and revi...

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Main Authors: Markus Vincent Heppt, Jivko Kamarashev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Dermatopathology
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic eczema
Botryomycosis
Granuloma
Immunocompromised patient
Immunodeficiency
Pyoderma
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