mite infestation of unknown significance in a patient with rhinocerebral mucormycosis due to species complex Free

Abstract

mites have been reported in the past as a cause of facial rash in immunosuppressed patients. Here, we report an interesting case of possible demodicosis associated with rhinocerebral mucormycosis. The association of mites with a fungus was detected on direct microscopic examination of the scrapings of a nasal ulcer. The mite and the fungus were identified as and species complex, respectively.

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2024-03-29
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