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Case Reports
. 2019 Sep;8(3):406-409.
doi: 10.29252/wjps.8.3.406.

Fusarium Solani Infection Following Burn Injury: A Case Report

Naeem Goussous  1 , Anas Abdullah  1 , Stephen M Milner  1
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Case Reports

Fusarium Solani Infection Following Burn Injury: A Case Report

Naeem Goussous et al. World J Plast Surg. 2019 Sep.

Abstract

Fungal infections are becoming increasingly recognized among burn patients. Infection with Fusarium, a filamentous mold, is rarely encountered and mainly seen in immunocompromised patients. High mortality and morbidity were reported with these virulent infections. We present a rare case of refractory septic shock from upper extremity fungal infection with Fusarium solani in a burn patient. Multiple operative debridements and below elbow amputation caused resolution of septic shock. Closure was achieved with a split thickness skin graft. Aggressive approach should be adopted in managing burn patients with Fusarium infection. Serial debridements and extremity amputation should be considered in attempts to improve survival.

Keywords: Burn; Fungus; Fusarium solani; Mold; Infection.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Intra-operative image of the left hand and distal forearm, extensor aspect
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Intra-operative picture of the left forearm, dorsal aspect, showing necrosis around the extensor tendons
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F. solani under light microscopy with a lactophenol cotton blue stain
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Appearance of the left upper stump at discharge
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