Subcutaneous alternariosis of the foot in a patient on corticosteroids.
To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of alternariosis involving the subcutaneous tissues of the foot. Podiatrists are likely to see more of this condition and other unusual fungi causing deep foot infections in the future because of the increasing population of immunocompromised patients.
Richardson
A A
AA
Gundersen Clinic and Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI.
Agger
W A
WA
Ringstrom
J B
JB
Kemnitz
M J
MJ
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000368:Aged; D000528:Alternaria; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones