Candida parapsilosis infection in a rose thorn wound.
Candida parapsilosis should be recognized by primary care physicians as an important nosocomial pathogen, which is also frequently associated with sporadic skin and appendage infections. Its association with environmentally acquired skin ulcers can mimic fixed cutaneous sporotrichosis.
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St. Luke's Family Practice Residency, Milwaukee 53215, USA.
Baumgardner
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010944:Plants; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole; D007654:Ketoconazole