title: Candida albicans skin abscess.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Felipe Francisco
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Tuon
authors.forename: Antonio Carlos
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Nicodemo
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole