title: Subcutaneous phycomycosis.
abstract: Subcutaneous phycomycosis, a uncommon fungal infection of the human skin, is discussed and a representative case is described. Subcutaneous phycomycosis is a chronic, progressive fungal infection of the deeper layers of the human skin that causes localized, mobile, firm and non-tender swellings. The causative organism is the Basidiobolus haptosporus, a fungus commonly found in rotting vegetation in the soil.
authors.affiliation: Alupe Leprosy Hospital, Busia, Western Province, Kenya.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Scholtens
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000382:microbiology; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000382:microbiology