Lauren  Arthur,Lilly  Bayouth,Richard  Zeri,Shannon  Longshore,Swapnil  Kachare,William A. B.  Dalzell,
Apophysomyces Necrotizing Infection in an Immunocompetent Child
Surgical Case Reports
2019
2613-5965
http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2019.01.002
https://www.sciencerepository.org/apophysomyces-necrotizing-infection-in-an-immunocompetent-child_SR-SCR-2019-1-102 
Abstract: 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.Keywords: Apophysomyces, Mucormycosis, necrotizing soft tissue infection