Prototheca: A Danger Underwater

Abstract

Prototheca wickerhamii rarely causes systemic infection in humans but when it occurs, there are coexisting comorbidities. This case illustrated shows the manifestation of this opportunistic microorganism in an immunosuppressed patient. The patient was successfully treated with Liposomal amphotericin B with complete resolution of the lesions.

Keywords

• Prototheca wickerhamii
• Liposomal amphotericin B
• Immunosuppression
• Skin lesions