title: Subcutaneous alternariosis of the foot in a patient on corticosteroids.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Gundersen Clinic and Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Agger
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Ringstrom
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kemnitz
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones