2013
DOI: 10.1155/2013/534192
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The Sinus That Breeds Fungus: Subcutaneous Zygomycosis Caused byBasidiobolus ranarumat the Injection Site

Abstract: Subcutaneous zygomycosis is caused by Basidiobolus ranarum which is endemic in India. We report a case of a housewife who presented with a persistent discharging sinus from the right gluteal region subsequent to an intramuscular injection which was refractory to empirical antituberculous therapy. She underwent an excision of the sinus tract, the culture of which yielded B. ranarum. The wound improved with oral potassium iodide.

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“…Seven cases of chronic subcutaneous phycomycosis caused by B. ranarum were detected by Maiti PK et al, during a span of 9 years from 1991 to 1999, from 9 districts in and around Kolkata [8]. There are scarce case reports from other parts of India, including north-eastern India, Chhattisgarh and Bhopal [3,9,10].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Seven cases of chronic subcutaneous phycomycosis caused by B. ranarum were detected by Maiti PK et al, during a span of 9 years from 1991 to 1999, from 9 districts in and around Kolkata [8]. There are scarce case reports from other parts of India, including north-eastern India, Chhattisgarh and Bhopal [3,9,10].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many authors [3,25] believe in direct subcutaneous inoculations through trivial injuries such as abrasions or pricks. Others believe that the fungal spores are primarily inhaled or ingested.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 2 3 4 ] There are scarce case reports from other parts of India, including north-eastern India (a 11-year-old girl) and Chattisgarh (a 58-year-old female patient). [ 8 9 ] Our patient belonged to Bhopal, central India. No predisposing factor identifiable in this case, although traumatic implantation was the likely mode of entry.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%