[Subcutaneous infection by Curvularia pallescens in a lung transplant recipient: First report in Spain].

CONCLUSIONS: The species of Curvularia should be considered causal agents of fungal skin infections in immunosuppressed patients. This clinical case, which showed good clinical response after surgical resection and treatment with posaconazole, is the first described in Spain due to this species.
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Source: Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia - June 18, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: Requena López S, Morales Del Burgo P, Gómez Díez S, Boga JA, Peláez García de la Rasilla T Tags: Rev Iberoam Micol Source Type: research