Skin infection on both legs caused by Acremonium strictum (case report)
Acremonium species are saprophytic molds widely distributed in nature, existing in soil and decaying vegetation. Penetrating wounds, intravascular catheters and immunosuppression are risk factors for invasive infections of Acremonium. The fungus can also cause cutaneous infections and mycetoma in th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2015.406 |