Rhizopus surgical wound infection with elasticized adhesive tape dressings.
We report a case of cutaneous Rhizopus infection associated with the use of an elasticized adhesive tape (Elastoplast) bandage over a surgical wound. At the present time, it is recommended that such dressings not be used on open wounds.
D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012233:Rhizopus; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*
D000269:Adhesives