TY - JOUR
AR - SCR-2019-1-102
TI - Apophysomyces Necrotizing Infection in an Immunocompetent Child
AU - Lauren , Arthur
AU - Lilly , Bayouth
AU - Richard , Zeri
AU - Shannon , Longshore
AU - Swapnil , Kachare
AU - William A. B. , Dalzell
JO - Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2019
DA - Thu 07, Mar 2019
SN - 2613-5965
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2019.01.002
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/apophysomyces-necrotizing-infection-in-an-immunocompetent-child_SR-SCR-2019-1-102 
KW - Apophysomyces, Mucormycosis, necrotizing soft tissue infection
AB - Background: Mucormycoses are uncommon fungal infections with high morbidity and mortality rates.
Apophysomyces spp are a known but rare pathogen. Successful treatment necessitates early diagnosis,
surgical debridement, and systemic antifungal treatment.
Case Presentation: A 7-year-old boy sustained a minor trauma to his leg and developed necrotizing acute
soft tissue infection secondary to Apophysomyces varibilis. He required multiple surgical debridements and
systemic antifungal therapy. He recovered well and had excellent results following skin grafting.
Conclusion: Apophysomyces varibilis is an emerging pathogen in immunocompetent patients, most
commonly acquired by traumatic innoculation.