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Case Reports
. 1979 Jun;114(6):738-9.
doi: 10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370300092019.

Rhizopus surgical wound infection with elasticized adhesive tape dressings

E D Everett, S Pearson, W Rogers
Case Reports

Rhizopus surgical wound infection with elasticized adhesive tape dressings

E D Everett et al. Arch Surg. 1979 Jun.

Abstract

We report a case of cutaneous Rhizopus infection associated with the use of an elasticized adhesive tape (Elastoplast) bandage over a surgical wound. At the present time, it is recommended that such dressings not be used on open wounds.

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