Invasive Conidiobolomycosis Can Be Successfully Treated on Burn Survivors

We report successful treatment of invasive conidiobolomycosis, only one third such report is in the literature, and the first case reported was on a burn survivor. Our patient is also the first case reported on an adult surviving conidiobolomycosis. This case illustrates that serum β-D-glucan (BDG) may be useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of invasive Conidiobolus infection, contrary to the misconception that Zygomycetes do not release detectable levels of BDG. Aggressive, surgical management and care in the burn unit can lead to successful treatment of this otherwise lethal infection.

Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - December 23, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research