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Entomophthoromycosis in a child: Delayed diagnosis and extensive involvement

Authors :
Lalit Takia
Kana R Jat
Ankita Singh
Mandula P Priya
Rachna Seth
Jagdish P Meena
Narendra K Bagri
Sushil K Kabra
Source :
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Vol 63, Iss 4, Pp 648-650 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020.

Abstract

Entomophthoromycosis is a rare fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue occurring predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions. In children, it mostly affects the lower half of the body. With this, we report a case of Entomophthoromycosis in a 6-year-old girl who presented late with extensive involvement of the upper half of the body. She responded well to treatment with potassium iodide and itraconazole. We also reviewed cases of Entomophthoromycosis reported in children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03774929
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2de375018593461494cc3b9701b6a290
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/IJPM.IJPM_20_19