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Review
. 2017 Oct;182(9-10):873-877.
doi: 10.1007/s11046-017-0166-0. Epub 2017 Jun 27.

Molecular Identification of Cutaneous Alternariosis in a Renal Transplant Patient

W Schuermans  1 , K Hoet  2 , L Stessens  3 , J Meeuwissen  4 , A Vandepitte  5 , A Van Mieghem  6 , K Vandebroek  2 , E Oris  2 , G Coppens  2
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Molecular Identification of Cutaneous Alternariosis in a Renal Transplant Patient

W Schuermans et al. Mycopathologia. 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Cutaneous alternariosis is a rare condition, caused by an uncommon opportunistic pathogen. The most frequently affected individuals are immunosuppressed patients, e.g., organ transplant patients on immunosuppressive therapy. Clinical manifestations range from local skin lesions to disseminated disease. We present a case report of cutaneous alternariosis in a renal transplant recipient, confirmed by histological examination and molecular means. In addition, a review of the literature was performed.

Keywords: Alternaria spp.; Fungal infection; ITS sequencing; Transplant.

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