Cutaneous Mucormycosis following a Spider Bite: A Rare and Challenging Case.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mucormycosis is a rare and life-threatening fungal infection caused by Mucorales, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals such as those with diabetes or organ transplants. While it typically involves the sinuses, lungs, or central nervous system, cutaneous mucormycosis following minor trauma, including spider bites, is extremely uncommon.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 44-year-old Palestinian man with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and a history of renal transplant on immunosuppressive therapy who developed progressive pain, swelling, and erythema of the right forearm after a spider bite. Despite empirical antibiotic therapy, the lesion worsened, with necrosis and bullae formation. Biopsy confirmed mucormycosis, and cultures also revealed me

SUBMITTER: Abudaowd S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659209 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature