Humicola Trauma-related Invasive Fungal Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient. Issue 11 (16th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gonte, Madeleine R.; Ranganathan, Kavitha L.; Helliwell, Lydia A.
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 10:Issue 11(2022)
• Page Start: e4568
• Publication Date: 2022-11-16
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004568
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: The majority of invasive fungal infections arise in immunocompromised patients; however, there exist many clinical interventions and physiologic phenomena in the setting of traumatic injury that induce immunosuppressant states. Enhanced clinical suspicion and early detection of invasive fungal infections has played an increasingly pertinent role in clinical management of patients admitted for traumatic injury, given its substantial morbidity and mortality rates. In this case report, we discuss a case of trauma-related invasive fungal infection by a rare humicola pathogen in a previously immunocompetent patient. We present this case in hopes of instilling a high index of clinical suspicion for trauma-related invasive fungal infections. We also discuss the role of negative pressure wound therapy and aggressive surgical management, including debridement and various levels of amputation to optimize patient outcomes. Clinical management of trauma-related IFI has adopted increasingly aggressive approaches with respect to its formidable morbidity and mortality rates. Multidisciplinary discussions and patient-centered care are essential when making surgical decisions that impact quality of life such as amputation level.