Subcutaneous mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae: probable nosocomial acquired infection
The Authors present a case of subcutaneous mucormycosis occurring in a patient with clinical and biochemical evidence of diabetic ketoacidosis. The clinical, mycological and histopathological features are described, emphasizing the relevance of a rapid diagnosis in order to stablish early treatment....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
1985-08-01
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Series: | Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo |
Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46651985000400008&lng=en&tlng=en |