Candida albicans skin abscess.
Subcutaneous candidal abscess is a very rare infection even in immunocompromised patients. Some cases are reported when breakdown in the skin occurs, as bacterial cellulites or abscess, iatrogenic procedures, trauma and parenteral substance abuse. We describe a case of Candida albicans subcutaneous abscess without fungemia, which can be associated with central venous catheter.
Tuon
Felipe Francisco
FF
Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Nicodemo
Antonio Carlos
AC
D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002176:Candida albicans; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003646:Debridement; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole