Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Wallemia sebi in an immunocompetent host.
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چکیده
We report a case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis due to Wallemia sebi in a 43-year-old-female, the first case reported since 1950. The lesion presented as a nonhealing ulcer on the dorsum of the left foot. Diagnosis was based on histological demonstration of the fungus and its recovery in culture.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 46 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008