title: An unusual skin lesion caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae.
abstract: We describe a case of subcutaneous infection as a result of traumatic implantation caused by the fungus Lasiodiplodia theobromae. It was isolated in multiple swabs from the foot of an active healthy male. The fungus was identified by traditional mycology culture methods though this was slow with much time required for sporulation on only one of the agars used. Identification was confirmed by DNA sequencing. The patient was successfully treated with Voriconizole.
authors.affiliation: Pathology Queensland, Nambour 4560, and Coastal Pathology, Buderim 4556, Australia.
authors.forename: Lindsey J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Papacostas
authors.affiliation: Pathology Queensland, Townsville Hospital, Townsville 4810, Australia.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases, Nambour Hospital, Nambour 4560, Australia.
authors.forename: Keat
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Choong
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases, Nambour Hospital, Nambour 4560, Australia.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sowden
keywords: Coelmycete; Phaeohyphomycosis; Sporulation; Traumatic implantation