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  • Title: Apophysomyces trapeziformis infection associated with a tornado-related injury.
    Author: Weddle G, Gandy K, Bratcher D, Pahud B, Jackson MA.
    Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J; 2012 Jun; 31(6):640-2. PubMed ID: 22301481.
    Abstract:
    This report defines the role of Apophysomyces as an aggressive fungal pathogen seen after a tornado injury. Clinical and laboratory manifestations of infections after environmentally contaminated wounds incurred during a tornado are outlined, emphasizing mechanism of injury, comorbidities, and diagnostic and treatment challenges. Therapy with systemic antifungal therapy and aggressive serial tissue debridement was successful in achieving cure.
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