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Aspergillus Flavus Infection of Lower Limb in an Immune-Competent Patient

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Journal Cureus
Date 2020 Aug 28
PMID 32850216
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Isolated aspergillus infection of the lower limb is uncommon and needs more focus in terms of understanding the pathogenicity, ecological and geographical distribution, identification of species, management and follow-up. Aspergillus flavus involving the lower limb in an immunocompetent individual is a rare entity. Surgical management and antifungal therapy are the mainstays of treatment. We report a 44-year-old farmer who presented with right lower limb swelling of short duration, operated, diagnosed with isolated species of Aspergillus flavus, treated successfully with oral voriconazole to produce excellent wound healing and functional outcome at four years follow-up.

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