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J Clin Microbiol
; 46(9): 3169-72, 2008 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18632909
ABSTRACT
We report the first case of cutaneous mucormycosis after a scorpion sting in Tunisia. Histopathology showed broad aseptate hyphae suggestive of a Zygomycete. Saksenaea vasiformis was identified by PCR amplification and sequencing of the fungal DNA on a cutaneous biopsy. Successful treatment was obtained by surgery and liposomal amphotericin B.