Molecular diagnosis of Saksenaea vasiformis cutaneous infection after scorpion sting in an immunocompetent adolescent.

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.

SUBMITTER: Lechevalier P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2546755 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature