Molecular diagnosis of Saksenaea vasiformis cutaneous infection after scorpion sting in an immunocompetent adolescent

J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Sep;46(9):3169-72. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00052-08. Epub 2008 Jul 16.

Abstract

We report the first case of cutaneous mucormycosis after a scorpion sting in Tunisia. Histopathology showed broad aseptate hyphae suggestive of a Zygomycete. Saksenaea vasiformis was identified by PCR amplification and sequencing of the fungal DNA on a cutaneous biopsy. Successful treatment was obtained by surgery and liposomal amphotericin B.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mucorales / genetics*
  • Mucormycosis / diagnosis*
  • Mucormycosis / etiology
  • Mucormycosis / microbiology
  • Phylogeny
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Scorpion Stings / complications*
  • Scorpion Stings / microbiology
  • Scorpions

Associated data

  • GENBANK/EU644756
  • GENBANK/EU644757