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Entomophthoromycosis in a child: Delayed diagnosis and extensive involvement
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Vol 63, Iss 4, Pp 648-650 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020.
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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