Microbiology
Mould, a zygomyces. R. endophyticus, R. miehei, R. pakistanicus, R. pusillus, R. tauricus, R. variabilis
Epidemiologic Risks
Rotting organic material like fruit and vegetables, soil.
Syndromes
Usually invasive diseases such as pulmonary, disseminated and cutaneous in patients with profound immunodeficiencies.
Skin disease in China (PubMed).
Treatment
May depend in the species. I&D if you can. Amphotericin is traditional therapy and may be best. Posaconazole looks promising as does isavuconazole. As always there are a smattering of case reports of survival with combination therapy.
Notes
Last Update: 04/06/18.