Primary cutaneous zygomycosis secondary to minor trauma in an immunocompromised pediatric patient: a case report.
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چکیده
Zygomycosis is an opportunistic infection generally found in immunocompromised individuals. Herein we present a pediatric patient with primary cutaneous mucormycosis that developed at a site of trauma. Diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Dermatology online journal
دوره 20 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014