Cutaneous Rhizopus Infection. Occurrence As a Postoperative Complication Associated with an Elasticized Adhesive Dressing
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A 29-year-0ld woman in good health except for scoliosis suffered severe sequelae during the postoperative course for placement of a Harrington rod. A cutaneous Rhizopus infection in and about the incision site was attributed to the use of a contaminated elasticized adhesive (Elastoplast) dressing. The comtamination was established as a nosocomial problem, which is extremely difficult to control. The extent of the infection, subsequent long recovery course, and remarkable sequelae make this case unusual.
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