Primary cutaneous aspergillosis due to Aspergillus niger in an immunocompetent patient.
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2009-10
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Primary cutaneous aspergillosis is a rare entity, usually caused by A. fumigatus and A. flavus . Here, we present such a case, manifested by ulceration due to A. niger, which remained undiagnosed for a prolonged period. The immunological status was intact, although the patient had associated severe fungal infection. Recurrence of the lesion occurred despite repeated anti-fungal therapies. Anti fungal testing was done based on the broth dilution (M-38A, NCCLS, USA) method. The culture isolate was found to be sensitive to fluconazole and amphotericin B. Continuation of antifungal therapy improved the symptoms, reducing the size of the lesion.
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Aspergillus niger, immunocompetent host, primary cutaneous aspergillosis
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Mohapatra S, Xess I, Swetha J V, Tanveer N, Asati D, Ramam M, Singh M K. Primary cutaneous aspergillosis due to Aspergillus niger in an immunocompetent patient. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2009 Oct-Dec; 27(4): 367-370.