title: Subcutaneous Basidiobolomycosis Resembling Fournier's Gangrene.
abstract: Basidiobolomycosis is an uncommon cutaneous zygomycete infection typically seen in immunocompetent individuals. Diagnosis can be made by biopsy and fungal culture of the lesion. Treatment with Potassium iodide and co-trimoxazole is simple and effective. Early and accurate diagnosis of basidiobolomycosis is essential to avoid dissemination and mortality. We present a case with basidiobolomycosis resembling Fournier's gangrene.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India.
authors: Roshni Julia
authors: RJ
authors: Rajan
authors: Department of Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India.
authors: Promila
authors: P
authors: Mohanraj
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India.
authors: Winsley
authors: W
authors: Rose
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D020091:Entomophthorales / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011193:Potassium Iodide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020096:Zygomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D011193:Potassium Iodide; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
keywords: Fournier’s.; basidiobolomycosis; child