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Aspergillosis
New findings from Seoul National University in the area of aspergillosis published
December 2nd, 2008
Data detailed in 'Free flap coverage of extensive soft tissue defect in cutaneous aspergillosis: a case report' have been presented. "Isolated fungal soft-tissue infections are uncommon, but may cause severe morbidity or mortality. Aspergillosis infection is rare, but the frequency in increasing over the last two decades," investigators in Seoul, Korea report. "Here, we present a patient with cutaneous aspergillosis of his right elbow with unusual clinical and radiological features suggestive of a malignant disease, which remained undiagnosed for an extended period of time. The patient presented with necrotic, black-colored skin ulcerations. We completely removed the...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-02)
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