Ann Dermatol.  2014 Oct;26(5):659-660. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.659.

A Case of Primary Cutaneous Scar Infection Caused by Aspergillus niger

• Chung EH
• Lee SY

• KMID: 2265516
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.659

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Aspergillus niger*
Cicatrix*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Erythematous eschar-like crusted indurated plaque and pustules with purulent discharges on the right forearm.

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  Fig. 2 Septate hyphae with dichotomous branching in the dermis (Gomori methenamine silver, ×400).

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