Unusual location of cutaneous alternariosis in an immunocompetent patient. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jebari, Maroua; Mtibaa, Latifa; Abid, Rym; Hannechi, Souha; Souid, Hana; Battikh, Riadh; Louzir, Bassem; Jemli, Boutheina
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 27(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Fig Figure; Cutaneous alternariosis -- Immunocompetent -- Alternaria alternata; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01356
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Alternaria is a dematiaceous fungus ubiquitously found in nature. It can cause infections, especially in immunocompromised patients. We report a periorbital location of Alternaria infection in an immunocompetent woman with a confusing clinical presentation. The diagnosis was confirmed by a cutaneous biopsy of the cheek. PCR sequencing identified Aternaria alternata species. The evolution was fatal despite antifungal treatment.