An unusual ulcer: A case of cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae

Abstract

Mucormycoses are high-mortality infections feared by clinicians worldwide. They predominantly affect immunocompromised hosts and are associated with a spectrum of disease. We describe a case of cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae in a patient with multiple risk factors cured with complete surgical excision and a short course of antifungal therapy.

Keywords

• Rhizopus oryzae
• Cutaneous mucormycosis
• Amphotericin
• Posaconazole